Election 2020: Somerville Primary Voting Guide

SOMERVILLE, MA — The Massachusetts state primary is Tuesday, Sept. 1, but the election will be much different this year, thanks to the coronavirus. This year voters have the option of voting in-person on election day, as well as early voting and mail-in voting options.

The last day to register to vote for the Sept. 1 primary election was Saturday, Aug. 22. You can check your voting status on the Secretary of State's Website. You can also use the Website to find your polling place. If you missed the deadline to register to vote, make sure you register for future elections.

Click here to see who is on the ballot in Somerville.

There are several ways residents can vote:

Mail-In Voting

Vote by mail ballot applications for the Sept. 1 primary election must be received by the City of Somerville Elections Department by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26.

Because the deadline is near, you should not mail in your ballot application. It can be returned one of three ways by 5 p.m., Wednesday:

1. Put it in one of the ten secure drop boxes throughout the city (locations listed below),
2. Scan and then email the application to vote@somervillema.gov, or
3. Fax it to 617-625-5643.

Please note: Electronic signatures are acceptable, but your signature has to be similar to your hand-written signature. You can sign your name on a computer or phone using a mouse, finger, or stylus. Typed signatures cannot be accepted.

As a reminder, vote by mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1. While you can mail your ballot back, you may want to use one of our ballot drop boxes as we get closer to election day to ensure your ballot is in on time.

Vote by mail application and vote by mail ballot drop boxes are located at:

• In front of City Hall, 93 Highland Ave.
• 31 College Ave. (at the corner of Morrison Ave.)
• Outside the West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
• Near Fire Engine 7, 269 Highland Ave.
• In front of the Tufts Administrative Building, 167 Holland St.
• In front of The Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave.
• Near 351 Summer St. in front of the Dilboy Post
• Near 182 Summer St. in front of St. Catherine of Genoa Parish's parking lot (near the corner of Spring Street)

In-Person Voting: Early Voting or Election Day

As a reminder, early voting is taking place at City Hall through Friday, August 28. For early voting hours, please visit www.somervillema.gov/elections.

To find your polling place for the September 1 Primary, visit www.somervillema.gov/elections. The following polling place have been moved:

• Ward 3 Precinct 1
• New Location: Central Library (79 Highland Ave.)
• Former Location: Properzi Manor
• Ward 3 Precinct 3
• New Location: The gym at St.Catherine of Genoa Parish (179 Summer St.)
• Former Location: The Dante Club
• Ward 6 Precinct 1
• New Location: George Dilboy Post (351 Summer St.)
• Former Location: John F. Kennedy School
• Ward 6 Precinct 3
• New Location: West Somerville Neighborhood School, main entrance (177 Powder House Blvd.)
• Former Location: Holy Bible Baptist Church
• Ward 7 Precinct 3
• New location: West Somerville Neighborhood School, Raymond Ave. entrance (177 Powder House Blvd.)
• Former Location: Visiting Nurse Association at 405 Alewife Brook Pkwy.

For more information, visit www.somervillema.gov/votebymail or contact the Elections Office at (617) 625-6600 x4200 or elections@somervillema.gov.