City of New Bedford

Municipal Election Calendar

Preliminary Election – October 3, 2023

Municipal Election – November 7, 2023

APRIL 4 First day on which nomination papers can be obtained from the office of the Board of Election Commissioners for the offices of Mayor, City Council, Assessor-At-Large and School Committee.  Each candidate must sign with Board of Election Commissioners, before he/she can obtain papers.   A signed statement containing the person’s name, address and the office for which the person intends to be a candidate. Each candidate will be issued five (5) nomination papers.
JULY 28, 5:00 P.M. Last day and hour to obtain nomination papers from the Board of Election Commissioners.
AUGUST 1 5:00 P.M. Last day and hour to submit nomination papers to the Board of Election Commissioners for certification of signatures.
AUGUST 15 5:00 P.M. Last day and hour to officially accept nomination once signatures certified with the Board of Election Commissioners.
AUGUST 17 5:00 P.M. Last day and hour for filing withdrawals or objections of nomination papers with the Board of Election Commissioners.
SEPTEMBER 22, 5:00 P.M. Last day to register to vote for the Preliminary Election.
SEPTEMBER 26, 5:00 PM Last day and hour to apply for a mail-in or absentee preliminary ballot.
OCTOBER 2 12:00 P.M. Last day and hour to apply for in-person absentee preliminary ballot.
OCTOBER 3 PRELIMINARY ELECTION – POLLS OPEN 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
OCTOBER 9 5:00 P.M. Last day and hour to file recount petition with Board of Election Commissioners.
OCTOBER 27 5:00 P.M. Last day to register to vote for the Municipal Election.
OCTOBER 31 5:00 PM Last day and hour to apply for a mail-in or absentee election ballot.
NOVEMBER 6 12:00 PM Last day and hour to apply for in-person absentee election ballot.
NOVEMBER 7 Municipal Election – Polls open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
NOVEMBER 17, 5:00 P.M. Last day and hour to file for a recount for the Election