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.
Public Notice
Under the provisions of “The Votes Act”, early voting ballots may be processed in advance of Election Day. The City of Somerville Election Commission will conduct advance removal and depositing of voted Municipal ballots on Wednesday, November 1st, Thursday November 2nd, Friday November 3rd and Monday November 6th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall in the Lower Level. The voted ballots will be removed from their sealed envelopes and prepared for advance depositing. The voted ballots will be placed in a tabulator and counted. The results from advance processing will not be determined or announced until after the polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 7th, 2023. The results from the advanced processing will be added to the Election Day results and posted on our website.
Both processes will be open for public observation. If you would like to observe the advance removal and/or depositing of ballots, we ask that you arrive on the scheduled days. If you have any questions, please call (617) 625- 6600 ex 4200.
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.
Lower Level
Somerville, MA 02143
United States
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Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election days.
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Register to Vote
Register to vote online or by mailing in your application. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Somerville resident, and at least 16 years old on or before the next local election and 18 before the next state and federal elections.
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Polling Places
A list of Somerville's polling places.
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Where Do I Vote?
Enter your address to find your polling place, your ward and precinct, and your elected officials.
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Vote By Mail
Learn about how vote by mail works and apply for a mail-in ballot.
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Absentee Voter Application & Info
Learn if you are eligible for an absentee ballot and complete an online absentee voter application.
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ADA Accomodations
Persons with disabilities may contact us to request materials in alternative formats or reasonable accommodations.
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Sample Ballots
See what's on the ballot upcoming elections.
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Your Government
Explore the Your Government page to see which Somerville officials are elected and learn more about the City’s government structure.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
The Secretary of the Commonwealth's website the state’s online voter registration system, information on statewide elections and ballot questions, and more.
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Election Results
Results of prior state and local primary elections and general elections.
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Election Calendar
View a listing of important dates and deadlines for voters and candidates.
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How to Run for Local Office
Information on the requirements to run for City office and how to get on the ballot.
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Nomination Papers
Book an appointment with the Elections Department staff to pull or drop off nomination papers.
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List of Candidates with Nomination Papers
View a list of candidates who have pulled nomination papers.
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Election Calendar
View a listing of important dates and deadlines for voters and candidates.
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Campaign Finance Reports
Search for, and see, campaign finance reports filed by the candidates and elected officials.
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Election Commissioners
The members of the Board of Election Commissioners oversee the voting process in Somerville.
Campaign Finance and Other Public Records
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Campaign Finance Reports
Search for, and see, campaign finance reports filed by the candidates and elected officials.
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Census Data
Information about Somerville's demographics as collected through the annual City Census.
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Your Government
Explore the Your Government page to see which Somerville officials are elected and learn more about the City’s government structure.
Somerville residents who do not return the annual City Census form sent out each January could be removed from the list of registered voters. Completing the Census within 10 days of receipt also provides proof of residence to protect your voting rights, veteran's bonus, subsidized housing, and related benefits as well as providing information for the selection of jurors.
You can return your annual census form by mail, email, or fax, or in person:
Mail: Somerville Election Department, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143
Email: census@somervillema.gov
Fax: (617) 625-5643
In Person: City Hall (93 Highland Ave.)
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Somerville Census Street Listing Form (Blank)
Download a blank census form to fill out the information about people living in your home and return to the City either by mail, fax or email.
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Somerville Census Street Listing Flyer
View a copy of the information flyer the City mailed to residents with more information about the annual street listing (City Census).
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Census Data
Information about Somerville's demographics as collected through the annual City Census.
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U.S. Census Bureau
The federal government's website for the national Census conducted every ten years.
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American Fact Finder
Search for information collected by the U.S. Census.
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