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The Massachusetts general election is Tuesday, November 5. This election will determine the offices of U.S. President and Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor’s Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds, and Clerk of Courts. Somerville residents can vote by mail, vote early, or vote on election day.

Register to Vote by October 26

Register to vote one of three ways: online at somervillema.gov/registertovote, in person at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.), or by calling the Elections Department (617-625-6600 ext. 4200) and requesting a voter registration form. The in person registration deadline is Saturday, October 26 by 5 p.m. or online by midnight. Your registration can also be mailed and will be accepted with a postmark of October 26th or earlier. 

Vote Early at City Hall, October 19-November 1

Vote early at City Hall from Saturday, October 19, through Friday, November 1. Voting hours are as follows:

• Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ( October 26 9:00 am. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Vote by Mail

• Applications to vote by mail must be received by 5 p.m., Tuesday, October 29:

Applications to vote by mail must be received (not postmarked) by the Somerville Elections Department by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29. Download an application from somervillema.gov/votebymail, pick one up in the Elections office at City Hall, apply online at voteinma.com, or request one be mailed to you by calling Elections at 617-625-6600 ext. 4200. 

• Ballots must be received by the Election Department by 8pm on Election Day or be postmarked as November 5th and received by mail on or before November 8th. 

Eligible voters who submit valid applications will receive their ballot in the mail. Ballots must be completed, signed, sealed, and received by the City. Voters can check the status of their ballot on the state’s website.

• How to return your application and ballot:
  • Drop boxes: Leave it in a drop box at one of the following locations: (All drop boxes aside from the City Hall box will be locked at 6pm on Tuesday November 5th)
    • At the Glen Street entrance to the East Somerville Community School ACROSS FROM 66 Glen Street
    •  In front of the Argenziano School, 290 Washington Street
    •  In front of the church at 212 School Street          
    •  On the Concourse in front of City Hall 93 Highland Avenue
    •  Near 182 Summer Street, in front of Saint Catherine of Genoa Church parish parking lot (near the corner of Spring Street).
    •  Front of the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue
    •  Front of the Somerville Community Baptist Church 31 College Avenue
    •  Near 351 Summer Street, in front of the Dilboy Post
    •  Front of the Tufts Administrative Building, 167 Holland Street
    • Outside front of The West Somerville Neighborhood Community School, 177 Powder House Blvd.
  • Elections office: Return directly to the Elections Department at City Hall
  • Mail: Send to the Elections Department, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 
  • Email or fax (for applications only): Completed applications can be emailed to vote@somervillema.gov or faxed to 617-625-5643. Ballots cannot be returned by email or fax.

VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY

 All ballots that are received between November 5 at 4 p.m. and November 8 at 5 p.m. will be counted at a post election tabulation that will be held at City Hall on Thursday, November 14.

(Please call elections for further details) 

Vote on Election Day

Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on election day, November 5, 2024. All ward polling places are below. Not sure which precinct you’re in? Look up your address with MySomerville.

Ward One

• Precinct 1: A room in the Michael E Capuano School, 150 Glen Street
• Precinct 2: A room in the Michael E Capuano School, 150 Glen Street
• Precinct 3: A room in the East Somerville Community School, Glen Street Entrance directly across from 68 Glen Street
• Precinct 4: A room in the East Somerville Community School, Glen Street Entrance directly across from 68 Glen Street
• Precinct 4A: A room in the East Somerville Community School, Glen Street Entrance directly across from 68 Glen Street

Ward Two

• Precinct 1: A room in the Police Station, 220 Washington Street
• Precinct 1A: A room in the Police Station, 220 Washington Street
• Precinct 2: A room in the ARGENZIANO SCHOOL at Lincoln Park, 290 Washington Street
• Precinct 3: A room in the ARGENZIANO SCHOOL at Lincoln Park, 290 Washington Street
• Precinct 4: A room in the ARGENZIANO SCHOOL at Lincoln Park, 290 Washington Street

Ward Three

• Precinct 1: A room in Properzi Manor, 13-25 Warren Avenue
• Precinct 2: A room in the Cummings School, 42 Prescott Street
• Precinct 3: Gym at St. Catherine’s Church; 179 Summer Street
• Precinct 4: Gym at St. Catherine’s Church; 179 Summer Street

Ward Four

• Precinct 1: A room in the Mystic Activity Center, 530 Mystic Avenue
• Precinct 2: 240 Pearl Street, Pearl Street Park Building
• Precinct 2A: 240 Pearl Street, Pearl Street Park Building;
• Precinct 3: 212 School Street, Brazilian Presbyterian Church
• Precinct 4: A room in the Healey School, 5 Meacham Street

Ward Five

• Precinct 1: A room in the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue;
• Precinct 2: A room in the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue;
• Precinct 3: Gym in the John F Kennedy School, Sartwell Avenue Entrance directly across from 19 Sartwell Avenue
• Precinct 4: Gym in the John F Kennedy School, Sartwell Avenue Entrance directly across from 19 Sartwell Avenue

Ward Six

• Precinct 1: A Room in the George Dilboy Post, 351 Summer St;
• Precinct 2:  A room in the Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Avenue
• Precinct 3: A room in the West Branch Library, 40 College Avenue
• Precinct 3A: A Room in the West Branch Library, 40 College Avenue
• Precinct 4: A Room in the George Dilboy Post, 351 Summer St

Ward Seven

• Precinct 1: A room in the Senior Center, Tab Building, 167 Holland Street;
• Precinct 2: A room in the West Somerville Neighborhood School, the Raymond Avenue Entrance directly across from 17 Raymond Avenue
• Precinct 3: A room in the VNA Assisted Living Facility, 405 Alewife Brook Parkway
• Precinct 4: A room in the West Somerville Neighborhood School, the Raymond Avenue Entrance directly across from 17 Raymond Avenue