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Jul 22

Election Department seeking Election Day poll workers

As an Election Day poll worker, you will work with a team, and each team member will have their own important role.

Jul 5

City of Boston Announces New Polling Locations Following October Reprecincting

New precinct structure focuses on equity across voting populations in each precinct to reduce wait times and increase voter access.

Mar 30

Residents Reminded to Respond to 2022 Boston Annual Resident Listing

The initiative aims to count all Boston residents and ensure equitable distribution of City services.

Nov 30

2021 Special State Primary

A Special State Primary for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District is taking place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Joseph A. Bonacore.

Nov 1

City of Boston issues reminders ahead of Municipal Election

The City of Boston Election Department is reminding residents that Tuesday, November 2, 2021 is the Municipal Election.

Oct 29

Update on Municipal Election night reporting of unofficial results

As the City of Boston prepares for the General Election on November 2, 2021, the Boston Election Department would like to provide information on what the public can expect on Election Night, regarding...

Oct 22

Notice about ballot question on proposed City Charter amendment

The Election Department recently mailed a notice about a ballot question concerning a Proposed Charter Amendment. We have the text of that notice as well as multilingual translations.

Oct 21

City of Boston Municipal Election Ballot Questions

You can preview the Ballot Questions for the Municipal Election on November 2, 2021. We also have translations in 11 languages.

Oct 15

Accessible voting announced ahead of November 2 Municipal Election

Ballot drop boxes are also now open and early voting begins October 23.

Oct 6

Early voting locations in Boston for 2021 Municipal Election

For the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 2, the early voting period starts on Saturday, October 23, and runs through Friday, October 29.

Sep 27

Election Department to conduct Ballot Position Drawing for Municipal Election

Today, the Board of Elections Commissioners will hold a ballot position drawing for the November 2 Municipal Election at 2:30 p.m. in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber on the 5th floor of Boston...

Sep 13

Election Department shares reminders ahead of Boston Preliminary Municipal Election

The City of Boston Election Department is reminding residents that Tuesday, September 14, 2021 is the Preliminary Municipal Election.

Aug 30

Preparations ahead of 2021 Municipal Elections announced

Early voting and ballot drop boxes will both be available to voters in Boston.

Feb 17

Residents encouraged to complete 2021 annual resident listing

The initiative aims to count all Boston residents and ensure equitable distribution of City services. A first-in-the-nation childcare survey will also continue to be conducted alongside the annual...

Nov 2

City of Boston issues reminders ahead of state election tomorrow

Voter turnout currently at 36.5 percent; all polling locations will operate in accordance with public health guidelines

Oct 25

City of Boston investigating incident at Copley Square ballot dropbox

Any Boston voter who deposited their ballot at the Copley Square dropbox between 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, and about 4 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, should check the status of their ballot by...

Oct 15

Election dropboxes available now across the City of Boston

Voters registered in Boston can use dropboxes around the City to return vote-by-mail applications by October 28 and completed ballots by November 3.

Sep 24

City of Boston announces preparations ahead of November 3 State Election

Boston's Board of Election Commissioners today certified the City of Boston's plan for early voting sites and ballot dropbox locations for the November 3, 2020, State Election.

Aug 31

City of Boston issues State Primary reminders

All in-person polling locations will be operated in accordance with public health guidelines

Aug 28

Voting reminders ahead of the September 1 State Primary

With the State Primary fast approaching, we have information below on your options for voting over the next few days.

Aug 27

How we are ensuring health and safety at our polling locations

We have information below around COVID-19 safety measures in place at polling locations during the 2020 Election season.

Aug 19

Dropboxes available for vote-by-mail applications, completed ballots ahead of State Primary

Dropboxes will be available at City Hall and early voting locations from August 22 through August 28.

Aug 12

Polling locations changes in Boston ahead of September 1 election

All in-person polling will be conducted in accordance with public health guidelines.

Aug 5

City of Boston announces preparations ahead of September 1 election

Voting will be conducted in accordance with public health guidelines with in-person and mail options

Jul 15

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Election Department reminds residents of important 2020 election dates

This fall, there are several important election dates to keep in mind.

Apr 7

COVID-19 Election Department update

The Boston Election Department will remain open to the public during normal business hours, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., only on Tuesdays and Fridays. In-person meetings are by appointment only.