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Election Department
The Election Department conducts all municipal, state, and federal elections within the City of Boston. The Department ensures that elections are properly managed and conducted in accordance with City, state, and federal laws. The Department also handles the registration of voters, proper maintenance of voters' status and manages the annual listing of Boston residents age 17 and over.

 
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES
All residents must submit his/her voter registration form to the Boston Election Department by the below deadlines in order to vote in the upcoming elections.To be eligible to vote in the State Primary being held on Tuesday September 16, 2008 the registration deadline is Wednesday August 27, 2008.To be eligible to vote in the State Election being held on Tuesday November 4, 2008 the registration deadline is Wednesday October 15, 2008.**Please note you must RE-REGISTER to vote if you have moved, changed your name or would like to change your party enrollment.**
     
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Poll Workers Needed
The Boston Election Department is hiring individuals to serve as elections officers and interpreters at the polls for all upcoming elections.
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Annual Resident Listing
Responding to the annual resident listing ensures the integrity of the voting list, as well as providing important data in planning for the delivery of city services. You can submit your form on-line or download a form here.
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Election Department's Email Updates
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Poll hours
The polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you have any questions, please call the Boston Election Department at 617-635-3767 and we will gladly assist you.
 

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Absentee Ballot Postage
Absentee Ballots require 59 cents postage. Please provide adequate postage to ensure delivery of your absentee ballot to the Election Department.
View State Primary 2008 Candidates
Click on the provided link to view the candidates for the MA State Primary being held on Tuesday September 16, 2008
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Secretary of State Election Division
List of Special Elections, candidates and election calendars.
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Calendar
City CalendarSee a listing of upcoming elections and election related events.

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League of Women Voters Video Voting Demonstration
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