Twenty-one early voting locations and 17 ballot dropboxes are just some of the ways Boston residents can cast their votes leading up to the November 3, 2020 election. This election will include races for Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Governor’s Councilors, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, Register of Probate, and Office Read More…
The Massachusetts State Primary is Tuesday, September 1, 2020. This year, in addition to early voting, which allows for more flexibility in getting to the polls and less crowds at polling locations, individuals can also choose to vote-by-mail. Here are all the ways to make sure your vote counts on Election Day. Register to Vote! Read More…
Early voting in Boston for the presidential primary began Monday, February 24 and continues through Friday, February 28. For North End and Waterfront residents, Boston City Hall is the closest early polling site. Registered voters can stop by to vote on Wednesday (2/26) and Thursday (2/27) from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; or Friday (2/28) Read More…
Massachusetts’ presidential primary is on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. Here’s what you can do if you’re a registered voter in Boston and can’t get to the polling sites, will be out of town on Election Day, or just want to vote early. Early Voting All voters registered to vote in Boston are able to vote Read More…
The Boston City Council voted in favor of extending councilor term limits from two to four years. The council voted in favor of the new term limits 11-2. Councilors Josh Zakim and Michelle Wu voted against it. Council President Andrea Campbell, a sponsor of the bill, said two-year cycles are ineffective. They also cost the Read More…
During a hearing this week, Boston city councilors discussed how to allow early voting in municipal elections, similar to state elections. The overriding goal is to boost voter turnout in city contests. According to Councilor Josh Zakim, only 28 percent of voters showed up at the polls in the 2017 municipal election. However, residents were allowed Read More…
Vote Early Boston, a citywide effort to allow early voting for the upcoming 2018 state election, is taking place October 22 through November 2. Boston’s main early voting site is City Hall, with voting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Voters Read More…
Despite claims that early voting does not increase turnout, reports from City Hall indicate a steady stream of early voters in the first two days. Cynthia Malm shares this photo from Monday afternoon. See this post for specific early voting hours, including until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on Read More…
Early Voting for 2016 General Election Many of you may remember the ridiculously long voting lines, where residents waited for hours to cast their vote for the 2012 Presidential Election. Taking those lines and wait times into consideration, State Election procedures have been altered for 2016 with the Boston Election Department approving an early voting plan! The early voting period Read More…
by Mayor Martin J. Walsh Voting in Boston is about to become more convenient. For the first time, registered voters who reside in the City of Boston will be able to take part in early voting, ahead of the November 8th Presidential election. This exciting new initiative, made possible by the 2014 Elections Reforms Law, Read More…
State Primary Election: Thursday, September 8, 2016 For the State Primary Election, polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. This is a expected to be a “light” primary election, with turnout expected to be especially low due to no statewide race, very few contested races, and that the election is being held on the Thursday of Labor Day week. Stephen Borelli and Aaron Michlewitz are Read More…