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The official Bluesky account of the Boston Election Department. Our department directs all municipal, state, and federal elections within Boston. We also register voters, conduct an annual census, and educate the public on voting. boston.gov/election

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Boston Election Department@elections· 21h

Early Voting for the Tuesday, September 1, State Primary runs through Friday, August 28, 2026. These are the voting locations today, Sunday, August 23. Find other convenient times and locations here: boston.gov/vote-early

List of early voting locations in Boston for the state primary on Sunday, August 23, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Boston Election Department@elections· 1d

Early Voting for the Tuesday, September 1, State Primary begins today, Saturday, August 22 and runs through Friday, August 28, 2026. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/vote-early

List of early voting locations in Boston for the state primary on August 22 and 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Boston Election Department@elections· 1d

The Voter Registration Deadline for the September 1, 2026 State Primary is today, Saturday, August 22, In Person 5 pm; Online 11:59 pm; Postmarked by August 22. voteinma.com

Voter registration deadline for Boston's state primary is August 22 with options to register online, by mail, or in person at City Hall.

Boston Election Department@elections· 2d

Early Voting for the Tuesday, September 1, State Primary begins tomorrow, Saturday, August 22 and runs through Friday, August 28, 2026. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/vote-early

Early voting for Boston's state primary runs from Saturday, August 22 through Friday, August 28, 2026.

Boston Election Department@elections· 12d

REGISTER TO VOTE! Register online, by mail, or at Boston City Hall, Room 241. State Primary Deadline: Saturday, August 22 Online: By 11:59 p.m. In person: By 5 p.m. Mail: Postmarked by August 22. You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old to vote. boston.gov/vote

City of Boston voting dates and deadlines for 2026 State primary and State election with registration and early voting periods.

Boston Election Department@elections· 13d

Continue the Revolution! Become a poll worker. Here’s what you need to know: You must attend a paid training Stipends of $160 - $200, depending on position Bilingual speakers are strongly encouraged to apply boston.gov/PollWorker

Graphic with text recruiting Boston poll workers with paid training and stipends, encouraging bilingual applicants to apply online.

Boston Election Department@elections· Jul 24

Voting by mail? Complete your application! If not enrolled in either party, you must select a party ballot to receive for the Primary. Apply online, return by mail, or bring it to the Election Department by 8/25 by 5pm. Do not place applications in ballot drop boxes. Boston.gov/vote-by-mail

Vote by mail application info for Boston's election on Tuesday, September 1, with a deadline of 5 PM August 25 for applying online, by mail, or at City Hall Room 241.

Boston Election Department@elections· Jun 16

Every resident counts Boston's Annual Census is underway, and City employees are visiting neighborhoods. You can spot them by their City of Boston vests. You can respond by 📬 Sending back the form via mail 💻 Online at boston.gov/census 🏠 Talk to the employee at your door 📲 Call 617-635-VOTE (8683)

Boston Election Department@elections· Apr 13

The Annual Census maintains the integrity of the voter roll. For more information, or to fill out the census, go to Boston.gov/census

Boston Election Department@elections· Apr 6

The Annual Census maintains the integrity of the voter roll. For more information, or to fill out the census, go to Boston.gov/census

Graphic with text: Annual Census
Make sure you get counted

Boston Election Department@elections· Mar 29

250 years ago Boston had its first Town Meeting after the British evacuation on March 17, 1776. Records survive in City Archives, showing Boston's long history of democracy. As we celebrate 250 years of American Independence the Election Department will share more historic moments from City records.

Boston Election Department@elections· Mar 6

We enjoyed registering voters and recruiting poll workers at the Mayor's Office Hours in Roxbury last night. Community events are a great way to find us, but you can also register to vote or become a poll worker online at boston.gov/election

Two Election Department employees talk to a constituent.

Boston Election Department@elections· Nov 5

Polls are now closed in the General Municipal Election. As ballots are counted, unofficial results will be updated on a rolling basis at boston.gov/unofficial-results

Boston Election Department@elections· Nov 4

As of 6 p.m. Boston Voters have cast 84,250 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. For a list of precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit www.boston.gov/public-notic...

6 p.m. turnout: 84,250 voters
Turnout percentage: 19.57%

Boston Election Department@elections· Nov 4

Vote-by-Mail and Absentee Ballots must reach the Election Dept. or a Drop Box by 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to be counted. You can vote in person if your ballot has not yet been delivered to the Election Department. For a list and map of drop boxes, visit boston.gov/vote-by-mail

Ballot Drop Boxes close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4

Boston Election Department@elections· Nov 4

As of 3 p.m. Boston Voters have cast 63,948 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. For a list of precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit www.boston.gov/public-notic...

3 p.m. turnout: 63,948 votes
Turnout percentage: 14.85%

Boston Election Department@elections· Nov 4

As of 12 p.m. Boston Voters have cast 55,028 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. For a list of precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit www.boston.gov/public-notic...

Votes cast as of 12 p.m. : 55,028.
Turnout percentage: 12.78%

Boston Election Department@elections· Nov 4

As of 9 a.m. Boston Voters have cast 37,105 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. For a list of precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit www.boston.gov/public-notic...

9 a.m. vote count: 37,105
Turnout Percentage: 8.62%

Boston Election Department@elections· Nov 4

Today is General Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot. Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections

Boston Election Department@elections· Nov 3

Ready to vote in the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 General Municipal Election? Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 31

Today is the last day to vote early! Today, Friday, October 31, you can vote early at City Hall from 9-5. If you can't make it to City Hall today you can still vote on Tuesday, November 4. Click "Check your voting registration status" on boston.gov/election to see your polling location.

Today is the last day of Early Voting!
Early Voting Location - Friday, October 31
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City Hall Haymarket Room

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 30

Early Voting for the Tuesday, November 4, General Municipal Election began on Saturday, October 25, and runs through Friday, October 31, 2025. Today, Thursday, October 30, you can vote early at one of these sites. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/early-voting

Early voting on Thursday, October 30 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, Florian Hall, and BCYF Tobin Community Center.
Early voting from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall.

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 29

Early Voting for the Tuesday, November 4, General Municipal Election began on Saturday, October 25, and runs through Friday, October 31, 2025. Today, Wednesday, October 29, you can vote early at City Hall from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/early-voting

Early Voting Location: Wednesday, October 29. City Hall, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 28

Early Voting for the Tuesday, November 4, General Municipal Election began on Saturday, October 25, and runs through Friday, October 31, 2025. Today, Tuesday, October 28, you can vote early at one of these sites. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/early-voting

Early voting available Tuesday, October 28 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at BCYF Quincy, Paris Street, and Perkins Community Centers.
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 28

The Vote by Mail Application Deadline for the November 4 General Municipal Election is today! Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5 PM Apply Now: boston.gov/vote-by-mail

Graphic with information on how to vote by mail in Boston's General Municipal Election, including voter registration and application submission details with an October 28 deadline. Visit Boston.gov/vote-by-mail

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 27

Early Voting for the Tuesday, November 4, General Municipal Election began on Saturday, October 25, and runs through Friday, October 31, 2025. Today you can vote early at Boston City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/early-voting

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 25

The Voter Registration Deadline for the November 4, 2025 General Municipal Election is today! Saturday, October 25. In Person 5 pm; Online 11:59 pm; Postmarked by October 25. voteinma.com

Graphic with text: Voter Registration Deadline: October 25

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 23

BECOME A POLL WORKER Here’s what you need to know: You must attend a two hour paid training Stipends of $160 - $200, depending on position Bilingual speakers are strongly encouraged to apply boston.gov/PollWorker

Graphic with text: Volunteer as a poll worker
Democracy runs on poll workers

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 22

Polling Location Change: West End voters in Ward 3, Precinct 9, will now vote at the West End Neighborhood Center at 75 Blossom Court. Enter via Thoreau Path. Check your registration and see your polling location at www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistr...

Graphic with Text: November Polling Location Change, Ward 3, Precinct 9

Boston Election Department@elections· Oct 16

All Drop Boxes are open and available to return your vote-by-mail ballots for the November 4 General Municipal Election. To track your vote-by-mail or absentee ballot visit: trackmyballotma.com