About Elections
The Somerville Elections Department oversees all local, state, and federal elections, registers voters, and keeps election-related public records, including campaign finance reports. The Department also conducts the Annual City Census. On this page, you can find information on registering to vote, find your polling place, learn how to run for office in Somerville, and more.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Nicholas Salerno
Board of Election Commissioners Chairman
Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Phone Number
x
4200
Fax Number
Address
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143
United States
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How to Vote:
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election days. You can also vote by mail, by absentee ballot, or vote early in-person.
Ways to Vote
Find information on how to run for public office below. To learn more about the members of the Board of Election Commissioners oversee the voting process in Somerville, visit the Board's official page.
Automark Voting Machines are available at each polling location. These voting machines will mark ballots based on verbal cues from the voter.
All voters may request assistance in completing a ballot with the Polling Location Warden or Somerville Police Officer at the location.
Braille Embossed and large print copies of all three ballot questions will be available for review at all polling locations. Updated Braille embossed and large print charter summaries are available at all library branches and the City Hall 311 desk.
Any other accessibility requests may be made with the polling location staff or in advance by contacting ADA@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 x2059.
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