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Election

COVID-19-update: Our office is open, but with reduced staff. In-person meetings are for critical needs only. Please use our online appointment application. For questions, please call 617-635-8683, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (hours subject to change), or email election@boston.gov. For details on nomination papers, review our COVID-19 update page.

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Our department ensures that elections are properly managed and conducted in accordance with City, state, and federal laws.

We maintain the integrity of our voting records by conducting an annual census in Boston. The information also provides the basis for the jury list given to the state courts each year. You can fill out the census online:

COMPLETE THE CENSUS

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Contact
election@boston.gov
1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA 02201
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City Hall is only open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Unofficial election results
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We have unofficial results for the State Election on November 3, 2020.

Where to start

 Voting early in 2020 elections
Vote by mail in 2020 elections
View 2020 ballot questions in four languages
Check your voter registration status
How to vote by absentee ballot
Find your polling location
Who is my city councilor?
Add your name to our annual census
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State and City election results
How to register to vote

Election resources

Resources
Polling locations for the November 3 State Election
Polling locations for the November 3 State Election
Boston Election Commission
Boston Election Commission
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Secretary Of State Election Division
Secretary Of State Election Division
State and City election results
State and City election results
2019 Preliminary Municipal Election ballot position drawing
2019 Preliminary Municipal Election ballot position drawing
Election calendar
Election calendar
How To Run For Municipal Office
How To Run For Municipal Office
Boston Electoral Maps
Boston Electoral Maps

Latest news

News
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City of Boston investigating incident at Copley Square ballot dropbox

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Election dropboxes available now across the City of Boston

Election dropboxes available now across the City of Boston

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Early voting map

City of Boston announces preparations ahead of November 3 State Election

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Voting reminders ahead of the September 1 State Primary

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Guide to voting in Boston

Get information on your voting location, election results, and more. 

Voting in Boston

Forms and information

Forms