Deadline to Register to Vote in State Election October 29

New Bedford, Massachusetts – The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners has announced that Saturday, October 29, 2022, 5 p.m. is the deadline to register to vote for the state election in the Election Commission Office, room 114, City Hall. The state election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

The registration deadline has traditionally been 20 days prior to elections but due to changes to Massachusetts State Election Laws, the deadline is now 10 days prior. The voter registration deadline is also the deadline for voters to notify the Board of Elections of any changes in their address, name, or party affiliation.

Voters may cast their votes for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, 9^th District Representative in Congress, 1^st District Councilor, 2^nd Bristol & Plymouth District Senator in General Court, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th & 13^th District Representative in General Court, District Attorney Bristol, Sheriff Bristol County, County Commissioner Bristol, Register of Deeds Bristol, State Ballot questions and a Municipal Referendum question.

Any New Bedford resident who is uncertain about their voting status, designated polling location, has changed their address since the last election or would like to request an absentee ballot should contact the Board of Election Commissioners at (508) 979-1420.