New Bedford Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners is responsible for the conduct of all elections in the City of New Bedford. These responsibilities include voter registration, polling place arrangements, appointment & training of election officials, printing of ballots, preparation of election supplies, purchase, storage and maintenance of voting machines, certification of election results, campaign finance reports, voter activity, certification of nomination papers, and state and local petitions. In addition, this office also plans and supervises the Annual Street List Census.

The Elections Office is responsible for verifying the address of New Bedford residents so that they may obtain various permits, school enrollment, shellfish & constable licenses, and residency certificates.

Preliminary Municipal Election

polls open october 3, 2017 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Am I registered to Vote?

• Use this searchable database to find your voter registration status, confirm that your address is updated with the election office.

Where do I vote?

• Enter an address and this database will provide you with polling location linked to that address. Please be sure to confirm that the Elections Office has your updated address information on file to ensure your visit to the polls on Election Day goes smoothly.