Politics & Government

Somerville 2023 Voter Guide: Municipal Election Is Tuesday

Here is what you need to know for the Municipal Election.

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SOMERVILLE, MA — The City of Somerville's Municipal Election is on Tuesday.

The offices on the ballot are: Mayor, Councilor At Large, Councilor Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, and School Committee Wards 1,2,3,4, 5,6,and 7.

Here are Sample Ballots for Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 6, and Ward 7.

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Candidate profiles: Patch sent every candidate a questionnaire. Below are the questionnaires that have been filled out and returned.

Note: Somerville City Councilor Charlotte Kelley is on the ballot, but will not serve a second term.

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The deadline to register was 10 days before the election

If you are Voting In-Person on Election Day, you can find your polling place here.

To return your Vote by Mail Ballot there are multiple options:

  • Drop boxes: Voters can use one of the drop boxes located around the city to return their application or ballot. Details about drop box locations can be found here.
  • City Hall drop-off: Voters can return applications or ballots directly to the Elections Department in City Hall (93 Highland Ave.)
  • Mail: But too late if not done already

Note: Ballots cannot be returned by email or fax.

The City of Somerville website also includes information about Absentee Ballots and ADA Accommodations.

More information about voting in Somerville is available online.

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