Election
Our department directs all municipal, state, and federal elections within Boston. As part of our work, we also register voters, conduct an annual census, and educate the public on voting.
Apply for a vote-by-mail ballot
If you are a registered voter in Boston, you can vote by mail in all 2025 elections. You may submit your vote-by-mail application online through the Massachusetts Mail-in Ballot Application System:
Contact
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1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA 02201 -
Office hoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Upcoming Elections
| Date |
Deadline |
|---|---|
| Date |
September 9, 2025 |
| Deadline |
Preliminary Municipal Election (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Voter Registration Deadline is August 30, 2025 Early Voting August 30, 31, September 2 - 5 Candidate List by Contest - All Candidates and Contests - Ballot Position Drawing Video |
| Date |
November 4, 2025 |
| Deadline |
Municipal Election (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Voter Registration Deadline is October 25, 2025 Early Voting October 25 - 31 (Sites and times to be determined) |
More dates and deadlines for candidates can be found in the 2025 Election Calendar and in the 2025 Guide to Run for Municipal Office.
Where to start
Election information
Early Voting in Boston
Early voting for the Preliminary Municipal Election will take place on Saturday, August 30, Sunday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, September 5.
Vote by Mail in Boston
If you are a registered voter in Boston, you can vote by mail in all 2025 elections.
Accessible Voting
Learn about resources for accessible voting options.
Polling Location Changes: 2024 State Election
Downloadable list of polling changes
View a list of changes to polling locations in Wards 6, 15, and 17.
Polling Locations for State Election
View a complete list of polling locations for the 2024 State Election on November 5, 2024.
Apply to Become a Poll Worker
Interested in working at the polls on Election day? You can apply to become a poll worker online.
Guide to voting in Boston
Get information on your voting location, election results, and more.
Election forms
FormsYou can access the following forms on the State's website
- Massachusetts Mail-In Registration Form
- Massachusetts Mail-In Registration Form (Spanish)
- National Voter Registration Form
- National Voter Registration Form (Spanish)
Contact
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1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA 02201 -
Office hoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
