2023 Election Calendar
You can find information on dates, deadlines, and candidate requirements for the 2023 Preliminary Municipal Election and Municipal Election on this page.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Election
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1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA 02201
Signture Requirements
- 1500 Certified Signatures of Registered Voters required for At Large City Councilor
- 200 Certified Signatures of Registered Voters required for District City Councilor
The Boston Election Department will certify only up to an additional 20% more than the requirement.
Residency Requirement for District City Councilor:
- Candidates running for District City Councilor must have been an inhabitant of said district at least one year preceding the election (St. 1982, Chapter 605, Section 6).
- For Election Day on November 7, 2023, candidates must have resided in their district prior to November 8, 2022.
Deadline Dates
*Dates and deadlines below are the same for all candidates
April 19 at 9 a.m.
First hour and day for making application for nomination papers at the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241. For candidates to receive nomination papers, a statement of Candidacy must be completed by the candidate (not a representative), in the Election Commission office.
May 2 at 9 a.m.
First hour and day for distribution of nomination papers from the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.
May 16 at 5 p.m.
Last hour and day for making application and distribution of nomination papers at the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.
May 23 at 5 p.m.
Last hour and day for filing nomination papers at the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.
June 27 at 5 p.m.
Last hour and day for registrars to complete certification of signatures.
July 5 at 5 p.m.
Last hour and day for filing withdrawals or objections to nomination of candidates for City Offices at the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.
July 5 at 5 p.m.
Last hour and day for filing withdrawals of nomination of candidates for City Offices where substitutions can be made at the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.
July 5 at 5 p.m.
Last hour and day for filing substitutions caused by withdrawals or ineligibility at the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.
Important Dates
September 2 at 5 p.m.
Last hour and day for registration of voters for Preliminary Municipal Election.
September 2 – September 8
Early voting (schedule to follow)
September 12 from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Preliminary Municipal Election
October 28 at 5 p.m.
Last hour and day for registration of voters for Municipal Election.
October 28 – November 3
Early voting (schedule to follow)
November 7 from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Municipal Election
