Former Congressman Mike Capuano with former Aldermen McWatters and Sullivan at Ward 5 polling place discussing today’s primary.

Tuesday, September 14, polling locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Somerville voters to cast their ballots in the preliminary election. The preliminary election will narrow the field for Mayor, Ward 5 City Councilor, and Ward 7 City Councilor. The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 2.

Residents can look up their voting location by visiting somervillema.gov/mysomerville or calling 311. Over the past two years, several polling places have been relocated, so it’s advised to double-check voting locations.

Voters still wishing to vote by mail or via an absentee ballot (from within the U.S.) must submit their ballot on Tuesday, September 14. Ballots can be dropped off at the Elections Department at City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, until 8 p.m., or in an Elections drop box until 5 p.m.

Drop boxes are located at:

• Concourse at City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue

• In front of the Argenziano School, 290 Washington Street

• Outside of the West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Boulevard

• At the Glen Street entrance to the East Somerville Community School, across from 68 Glen Street

• In front of the Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Avenue

Visit somervillema.gov/elections for more voting information.

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Nancy Bacci at 617-625-6600 x 2250 or nbacci@somervillema.gov.