Elections

• 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.

• Where Do I Vote?

  Enter your address to find your polling place, your ward and precinct, and your elected officials.

• Vote By Mail

  Learn about how vote by mail works and apply for a mail-in ballot.

• Absentee Voter Application & Info

  Learn if you are eligible for an absentee ballot and complete an online absentee voter application.

• ADA Accomodations

  Persons with disabilities may contact us to request materials in alternative formats or reasonable accommodations.

• Sample Ballots

  See what's on the ballot upcoming elections.

• Your Government

  Explore the Your Government page to see which Somerville officials are elected and learn more about the City’s government structure.

• 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.

• Election Results

  Results of prior state and local primary elections and general elections.

• Election Calendar

  View a listing of important dates and deadlines for voters and candidates.

• How to Run for Local Office

  Information on the requirements to run for City office and how to get on the ballot.

• Nomination Papers

  Book an appointment with the Elections Department staff to pull or drop off nomination papers.

• List of Candidates with Nomination Papers

  View a list of candidates who have pulled nomination papers.

• Election Calendar

  View a listing of important dates and deadlines for voters and candidates.

• Campaign Finance Reports

  Search for, and see, campaign finance reports filed by the candidates and elected officials.

• Election Commissioners

  The members of the Board of Election Commissioners oversee the voting process in Somerville.

• Campaign Finance Reports

  Search for, and see, campaign finance reports filed by the candidates and elected officials.

• Census Data

  Information about Somerville's demographics as collected through the annual City Census.

• Your Government

  Explore the Your Government page to see which Somerville officials are elected and learn more about the City’s government structure.

Annual City Census

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.)