Vote Early in the State Election at City Hall Oct. 17-30

Make your voice heard, on your schedule. Early voting for the Massachusetts State Election begins this weekend from Saturday, October 17, to Friday, October 30, at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.).  

Full schedule is below: 

• October 17-18 – Saturday/Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 19-21 – Monday to Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
• October 22 – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. OPEN LATE
• October 23 – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CLOSED EARLY
• October 24-25 – Saturday/Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 26-28 – Monday to Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
• October 29 – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. OPEN LATE
• October 30 – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CLOSED EARLY

Reminder: Ballots include nine binding questions on various subjects. You can help keep lines at the polls shorter by reviewing ballot questions in advance online at somervillema.gov/sampleballots and bringing notes with your choices. Printed voter question books are also available at City Hall.  

The State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.  

Key Election Reminders

Register to Vote by Saturday, October 24
Register to vote online until midnight, in person at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) until 5 p.m., or by calling the Elections Department (617-625-6600 ext. 4200) and requesting a voter registration form, which must be postmarked by October 24.

Vote by Mail: Apply by Tuesday, October 27, at 5 p.m. 
Apply online at somervillema.gov/votebymail, pick one up in the Elections office at City Hall, or request one be mailed to you by calling Elections at 617-625-6600 ext. 4200.

Absentee Ballots: Apply by Tuesday, October 27, at 5 p.m. for a mail-in ballot or vote in person before Monday, November 2, at 12 p.m. noon in the Elections office.
Review absentee voter eligibility and download the application at somervillema.gov/absenteevoting. Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, fax, or by e-mail (elections@somervillema.gov).

Items on the Ballot:
Offices and items on the ballot include Governor, Senator in Congress, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, District Attorney, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Councillor, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, Representative in Congress, and Register of Probate – and nine ballot questions. To view sample ballots and read ballot questions, visit somervillema.gov/sampleballots.

Accessible Voting Options and Information

• Accessible vote-by-mail ballots are available to voters who require reasonable accommodations.
  • Applicants must select the accessible ballot option and provide an email address. Elections then sends access instructions and a PIN.  
  • Voters can mark the ballot on a computer or mobile device and return it through the secure portal. Applications are due Tuesday, October 27, at 5 p.m.; electronically returned ballots are due Tuesday, November 3, at 8 p.m.
  • Apply for a vote-by-mail application online or pick one up in the Elections Office at City Hall.  
  • Please find more vote-by-mail information below under ‘Key Election Reminders.’
• Automark voting machines are available at City Hall during early voting and on Election Day.  
  • They offer audio instructions and magnified, high-contrast text to help voters mark their ballots independently.
• Braille Embossed and large print copies of all nine ballot questions are available for review at all three Somerville Public Library locations, the Council on Aging (167 Holland St.), and at the Elections Department at City Hall.

Visit somervillema.gov/sampleballots to find an Accessible Voter Information Guide that is designed to work with screen readers and other assistive devices. Any other accessibility requests may be made with staff in advance by contacting ada@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 x2059.

For more information about voting in Somerville, go to somervillema.gov/elections.

To view this update and more City news on the City website, visit somervillema.gov/news.

ADA Accommodations: 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 contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov

Interpretation/Translation: If you need assistance understanding this information, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311). The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter for free.