City of Boston - Press Releases

City of Boston Prepares for Special State Primary Election

Mayor's Office — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Today, the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Boston released plans for tomorrow’s 2013 Special State Primary.

Tomorrow’s Special Election will be a partisan primary for the Office of Senator in Congress to fill the vacancy left by Senator John Kerry and for the First Suffolk Senate District to fill the vacancy left by Senator Jack Hart.

Only voters who are registered Republicans, Democrats or as Unenrolled are eligible to vote in Tuesday’s...

Boston Election Department Recruiting Poll Workers for Upcoming Elections

Mayor's Office — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Boston Election Department is recruiting Poll Workers for the important work of staffing the City’s 254 precincts for all upcoming Elections in 2013. Special Elections for the US Senate, the First Suffolk Senatorial District, and the Eighth Suffolk Representative District will all take place this spring, and have placed a burden on the existing pool of Poll Workers, many of whom take days off from their regular jobs to serve. The dates for the Special Elections are April 30, May 28,...

Election Day 2012

Mayor's Office — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Today, the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Boston released plans for tomorrow’s 2012 State Elections.

The City of Boston has more than the number of ballots required to satisfy each of the 387,142 registered voters eligible to participate tomorrow. Since September’s primary elections, the City has registered an additional 28,930 voters. Registered Democratic voters total 211,316; Republican voters total 25,903; unenrolled voters total 147,858; and...

October 17 is Last Day to Register to Vote!

Mayor's Office — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

October 17 is the Last Day to Register to Vote or Change Your Voting Address for the November 6 Election

The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds Boston residents that the last day to register to vote, to change your address, or to change Political Party enrollment for the State Election is Wednesday, October 17th, 2012. The State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. The Election Department (Boston City Hall, Room 241) is open Monday through Friday...

Boston's 2012 State Primary Election Preparations

Mayor's Office — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Today, the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Boston released plans for tomorrow’s 2012 State Primary Election.

More than 364,000 registered voters are eligible to participate in this election. There will be approximately 1,500 election officers assigned to Boston’s 255 voting precincts, which are housed at 153+ locations. The polls in Boston open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Boston’s ballots are printed in English/Spanish across the City. ...

Boston's Municipal Election Preparations for November 8, 2011

Mayor's Office — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Today, the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Boston released plans for tomorrow’s 2011 Municipal Election.

Voters will be electing four At- Large City Councillors from a field of seven candidates. All nine District City Council seats are also on the ballot.

A total of 347,353 registered voters are eligible to participate in this election. There will be approximately 1,500 election officers assigned to Boston’s 254 voting precincts, which are housed at...

Last Day to Register to Vote, Update your Address for District Preliminary Municipal Election is September 7, 2011

Election Department — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds prospective new voters, and current voters who have moved, that the last day to register, or change your voting address, for the September 27 Preliminary Municipal Election is Wednesday, September 7.

There will be Preliminary Elections in City Council Districts Two, Three, and Seven. There will be no Preliminary Election for City Council At-Large or in the other six districts. All...

Off to College? Apply for your Absentee Ballot Today!

Election Department — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON, MA – Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Board of Election Commissioners remind Boston’s college students who are heading off to schools around the Commonwealth and around the country to apply now for their absentee ballots for this Fall’s municipal elections.

Only three (3) of Boston’s nine (9) City Council districts will hold preliminary elections on Tuesday,...

Board of Election Commissioners Brings Voter Registration to Graduating Seniors at Boston High Schools

Election Department — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON, MA – Boston’s Board of Election Commissioners is bringing voter registration to the City’s high schools - public, parochial and private - in an effort to add graduating seniors to the voter rolls.

“Today’s seniors have so much to do, from finalizing college plans, studying for those last few exams, turning in textbooks, and getting ready for graduation festivities, so that registering to vote falls by the wayside,” said...

Special District 7 Preliminary Municipal Election

Mayor's Office — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Today, the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Boston released plans for tomorrow’s 2011 Special Preliminary Municipal Election to fill the vacated District 7 City Council seat.

The City of Boston has well over the number of ballots necessary to satisfy the 40,985 registered voters eligible to participate in each of the 31 precincts the District 7 City Council seat covers including parts of the South End, Fenway, Roxbury and Dorchester...

Election Day: November 2, 2010

Mayor's Office — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Today, the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Boston released plans for tomorrow’s 2010 State Elections.

The City of Boston has well over the number of ballots to satisfy each of the 370,805 registered voters eligible to participate tomorrow. During the last state election in 2006, 157,120 ballots were cast out of a possible 278,126 registered voters. In 2008, during the presidential election, 236,525 ballots were cast out of a possible 380,881 registered...

October 13 is the Last Day to Register to Vote or Change Your Voting Address for the November 2 State Election

Election Department — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds prospective new voters, and current voters who have moved since last voting, that the final day to register, or to change your voting address, for the November 2 State Election is Wednesday, October 13.

Voting in Massachusetts, including Boston, is address-based. Voters can make sure that their voting information is current by logging on to

August 25th is the last day to register to vote in the State Primaries

Election Department — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds Boston residents that the last day to register to vote, to change your address, or to change Political Party enrollment for the State Primaries is Wednesday, August 25, 2010. The State Primaries will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. The Election...

Off to College? Apply for your Absentee Ballot Today!

Election Department — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

OFF TO COLLEGE? APPLY FOR YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT TODAY!

BOSTON, MA – Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Board of Election Commissioners remind Boston’s college students, who are heading off to schools around the Commonwealth and around the country, to apply now for their absentee ballots for this fall’s state elections.

“Boston’s election officials are very grateful to the Office of the Secretary of...

Boston Election Department Staff Participates in “United States Census Day”

Election Department — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Election Department Staff Participates in “United States Census Day”

BOSTON, MA – In an effort to heighten community awareness regarding participation in the United States Census, Boston Election Department staff conducted a cap give-away at the Jackson Square “T” stop on Census Day, April 1, 2010.

Participating on behalf of the Boston Election...

March 24th is the last day to register to vote in the Special State Primary

Election Department — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

March 24^this the last day to register to vote in the Special State Primary

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds Boston residents that the last day to register to vote, to change your address, or to change Political Party enrollment for the Middlesex, Suffolk and Essex Senate District Special State Primary is...

Matthews Arena Polling Location Change for January 19, 2010 Special State Election

Election Department — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Matthews Arena Polling Location Change for January 19, 2010 Special State Election

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds voters in Ward 4 Precincts 5 and 8 that their polling location will be temporarily moved for the January 19, 2010 Special State Election for United States Senator.

Due to a previously scheduled event at the Matthews Arena, both precincts will vote at Northeastern University's...

Polling Location Changes for 5 South Boston Precincts beginning with January 19, 2010 Special State Election

Election Department — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Polling Location Changes for 5 South Boston Precincts beginning with January 19, 2010 Special State Election

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Board of Election Commissioners informs South Boston voters that the recent sale of the Saint Matthew and the Redeemer Church property requires that several polling locations in the neighborhood be moved for the January 19, 2010 Special State Election for United States Senator.

The three precincts (Ward 6, Precincts 7,...

Absentee Ballots now available for January 19th Special State Election

Election Department — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT
ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR JANUARY 19 ELECTION: REQUEST/RENEW YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION NOW

BOSTON, MA – The Board of Election Commissioners reminds all voters that absentee ballots are now available for the Special State Election for United States Senator, scheduled for January 19, 2010. Since an application for an absentee ballot must be submitted by each voter, the Board advises all residents considering the use of an absentee ballot in January to...

November 18th is the last day to register to vote in the Special State Primary

Election Department — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT
NOVEMBER 18TH IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds Boston residents that the last day to register to vote, to change your address, or to change Political Party enrollment for the Special State Primary is Wednesday, November 18th. The Special State Primary will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. The Election Department (Boston City Hall, Room 241) is open...

Last Day to Register to Vote, Update Your Address for Municipal Election is October 14

Election Department — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT
Last Day to Register to Vote, Update Your Address for Municipal Election is October 14

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds prospective new voters, and current voters who have moved, that the last day to register or to change your voting address for the November 3rd Municipal Election is Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Polls in Boston open at 7AM and close at 8PM.

Boston voters will be going to the polls on November 3...

Academy Hill Library Polling Location Change

Election Department — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT
ACADEMY HILL LIBRARY VOTERS WILL GO TO THE VERONICA B. SMITH MULTI-SERVICE SENIOR CENTER -- OTHER LOCATIONS REMAIN THE SAME --

BOSTON, MA – Due to extensive renovations underway at the Academy Hill Branch Library, voters in Ward 22 Precinct 3 will vote at the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center on 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue for the upcoming September 22nd and November 3rd municipal elections, announced Geraldine Cuddyer,...

Election Poll Workers Needed!

Election Department — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Boston Election Department is recruiting Poll Workers to assist in the important work of staffing the City's 254 precincts for all the upcoming Elections.

More Information: www.cityofboston.gov/elections/pollworkers.asp

Last Day to Register to Vote, Update Your Address for Preliminary Municipal Election is September 2

Election Department — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT
Last Day to Register to Vote, Update Your Address for Preliminary Municipal Election is September 2

BOSTON, MA – The City of Boston's Board of Election Commissioners reminds prospective new voters, and current voters who have moved since the 2008 election, that the last day to register, or change your voting address, for the Preliminary Municipal Election is Wednesday, September 2.

Boston voters will be going to the polls on September 22 to...

Ballot Order of Candidates for 9/22/09 Preliminary

Election Department — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT
Ballot Order of Candidates for City of Boston
September 22, 2009 Preliminary Municipal Election

CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR

Kevin R McCrea

Sam Yoon

Michael F Flaherty

Thomas M Menino

CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCILLOR AT LARGE

John R Connolly

Doug Bennett

Robert L Fortes

Ego Ezedi

Tomas Gonzalez

Tito Jackson...

Ballot Position Drawing for 2009 City of Boston Municipal Elections

Election Department — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT
Ballot Position Drawing for 2009 City of Boston Municipal Elections

BOSTON, MA – The drawing for ballot position for the Offices of Mayor, City Councillor At-Large, and District City Councillor is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. The drawing will be held in the Iannella Chamber, City Council, Fifth Floor of Boston City Hall.

Please contact the Boston Election Department at 617-635-3767 with any questions or...

Ward 5 Precinct 1 (Franklin Institute) Voter Entrance

Election Department — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT
WARD 5 PRECINCT 1 (FRANKLIN INSTITUTE) VOTER ENTRANCE

BOSTON, MA – Boston's Board of Election Commissioners announces that for the upcoming MAY 19TH SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY, the voter entrance at Ward 5 Precinct 1 (Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology building) has been temporarily moved to 465 TREMONT STREET.

Ward 5 Precinct 1 voters should enter at the 465 TREMONT STREET entrance on MAY 19TH. For more...

May 12, 2009 -- Last Day to Register for Nomination Papers

Election Department — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT
MAY 12th IS THE LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO SIGN UP FOR BOSTON'S 2009 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

BOSTON, MA – Boston's Board of Election Commissioners reminds potential candidates for Municipal Office that the last day to register for nomination papers is Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 5PM. Prospective office-seekers sign up in the Election Department, Room 241, at Boston City Hall.

Candidates may sign up to seek the offices of Mayor, City Councillor...

Mayor Menino Appoints Ellen Rooney as Republican Election Commissioner

Election Department — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT
Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino appointed Ellen Rooney, former Republican State Committee member for the second Suffolk district, to the city's Board of Election Commissioners.

"Ellen brings a strong and distinguished background in politics and I am certain that she will provide an objective voice to the board," said Mayor Menino. "Ellen will be a great asset to the Election Department and I am extremely happy she decided to take this very important post to help...