Voting in Boston? Here’s how to register by Saturday’s deadline and vote early
Boston's municipal elections are creeping closer by the day. For voters who would like to cast ballots in the city's Sept. 9 preliminary election, the registration deadline is Saturday, Aug. 30.
It also happens to be the day that early voting opens in Boston.
Voters have until 5 p.m. Saturday to register to vote in person at the Election Department or 11:59 p.m. to register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website. To register by mail, the application must be postmarked by Saturday.
Detailed instructions for each registration method can be found on the city's website.
Not sure if you're registered? Check your status on the Secretary of State's website.
You must be at least 18 years old on Election Day, an American citizen and a resident of Boston to vote in the city.
Residents of other cities should also note — the registration deadline for any municipal election is 10 days before Election Day.
The Secretary of State's website lists all upcoming municipal elections across the state , which are scheduled in dozens of towns and cities.
Early voting opens Saturday and will also be held Sunday, Aug. 31, and Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Friday, Sept. 5.
Unlike on Election Day, when voters head to specific polling places near their home address, registered Boston voters can vote at any voting location during early voting.
Voters don't need a specific reason or excuse to cast their ballots early.
A full list of early voting locations can be found on the city website.
The preliminary election on Sept. 9 will narrow the fields of candidates for mayor, city council seats and other races. A general election will be held on Nov. 4.
Voters who miss the chance to cast a ballot in the preliminary election can still register and vote in the general election.
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