It's Time To Vote In The MA State, US Congressional Election: Early Voting & Election Day

Early voting is available now through Friday, October 30th.  Take advantage of local polling locations and those around the City and City Hall. Any registered Boston voter can vote at any early voting location. You don’t need an excuse or reason to vote early or on election day.  Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd.

Not Sure if You’re Registered?

Find out your voter registration status.

The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 24. You have until 5 p.m. to register to vote in-person, postmarked by October 24, or until 11:59 p.m. to register to vote online.

On The Ballot: 

Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Governor's Council, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Register of Probate

9 Ballot Questions: View ballot questions. 

Sample State Ballot.

Vote by Mail: 

• Vote-by-Mail Application Deadline: 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 27. Ballot drop boxes are available across the City of Boston. View full list. 
  
  Local Dropbox location: South Boston Branch Library at 646 E. Broadway.

Local Early Voting: View complete listing of early voting locations. 

• Tuesday, October 20th: Vote from 12pm to 8pm at the ICA, 25 Harbor Drive. 
• Saturday, October 24th: Vote from 11am to 7pm at the Condon School, 200 D Street.
• Sunday, October 25: Vote from 11am to 7pm at the Condon School, 200 D Street.
• Tuesday, October 27th: Vote from 12pm to 8pm at the ICA, 25 Harbor Drive. 

Election Day

Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day: Fort Point and Seaport residents vote at One Boston Wharf Rd. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

originally published 10.20.26

Make Your Election Plan

 WHO & WHAT

In the upcoming Presidential and State election, the candidates on the ballot will be for:

ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, SENATOR IN CONGRESS, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, COUNCILLOR, SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT, REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT, CLERK OF SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT (CIVIL BUSINESS), CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT (CRIMINAL BUSINESS),REGISTER OF DEEDS and REGISTER OF PROBATE (VACANCY)

View Sample Ballot for candidates to elective office plus five Ballot Questions:

QUESTION 1: State Auditor's Authority to Audit the Legislature.

QUESTION 2: Elimination of  Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Graduation Requirement 

QUESTION 3:Unionization for Transportation Network Drivers 

QUESTION 4: Limited Legalization and Regulation of Certain Natural Psychedelic Substances

QUESTION 5: Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers 

WHEN & WHERE

Voter Registration

Last day to register to vote or update your address for the November election is Saturday, October 26th.

Early In-person Voting (full location list) October 19th - November 1st 

In the neighborhood:

October 22: ICA (25 Harborside Drive) Theater from 12pm - 8pm 
October 26 - October 27: Condon School (200 D St) from 11am - 7pm

October 29: ICA Theater from 12pm - 8pm

At City Hall, Haymarket Room, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am - 5pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 8pm. 

Vote by Mail

Application must be received at City Hall by October 29

All ballots must reach the Boston Election office by the close of polls on Election Day to be counted. 

The closest drop box is at the South Boston Library.

In Person Voting on November 5th

Precinct 6-11 and 6-12 vote at 1 BOSTON WHARF ROAD

Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM

This Week About The Neighborhood

updated 9/4/24 with Rodent Control meeting recording.

August 26: PAW Patrol: The Movie (Rain Date: August 27), G. Free. 88 Seaport Blvd. 

August 26: State Primary Vote by Mail Application Deadline

August 29: Inspectional Services Department (ISD)s Rodent Control Information Session from 6pm to 7:30pm.  View meeting recording and enter password 0&YFn?KQ. Questions or concerns contact ISD Environmental Division by email or at phone at 617-635-5300. 

August 29: 10th Annual Illuminate the Harbor Fireworks Celebration starts at 8:30pm and lights up for thirty minutes. The fireworks are made possible by support from Meet Boston and presented by Boston Harbor Now, Atlas PyroVision, and the City of Boston. Fireworks can be viewed from anywhere on the waterfront. Here are suggested public viewing locations along the Boston Harborwalk:

Christopher Columbus Park, North End

Piers Park, East Boston

Fan Pier, Seaport District

The fireworks are free to view . Register to stay informed of any updates. 

August 30: FY25 Community Preservation Act Funding Eligibility Determination Deadline. Don't miss out. In the FY 24, District 2 received $3.2 million in CPA funds that improve our neighborhoods and better the quality of life of all residents. The distribution includes the Christopher Lee/N Street Field in South Boston, Phillips Square Plaza in Chinatown, and League of Women in the South End, among others.   

August 30: Free FPAC Harbor Harmonies Concert from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Midway Artist Studios, Fort Point Lyric Community Studio,15 Channel Center St. Room 102.

August 30: 14th Boston Jazz Festival by Boss-Ten Productions & Larry J's BBQ from 5pm to 10pm at Maritime Park, 600 D St. Free. 

August 31:14th Boston Jazz Festival by Boss-Ten Productions & Larry J's BBQ from 12pm to 10pm at Maritime Park, 600 D St. Free. 

September 3: State Primary Election Day. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm at One Boston Wharf Road *location change

originally published 8.26.24

State Election: Who, What, When, Where & Why

updated 10/20/22: with local early voting location, dates and times.

WHO & WHAT
In the upcoming State election, candidates on the ballot will be for:

Representative in Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Governor's Council, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney and Sheriff.

View Sample Ballot.

In addtion, there will be four Ballot Questions:

QUESTION 1: Proposed Amendment to the Constitution, Additional Tax on Income Over One Million Dollars

QUESTION 2: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition, Regulation of Dental Insurance

QUESTION 3: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition, Expanded Availability of Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages 

QUESTION 4 -Law Proposed by Initiative Petition,  Eligibility for Driver’s Licenses.

On September 9, 2022, the Elections Division certified that a referendum petition for a ballot question that was submitted on September 7, 2022 had been signed by enough registered voters to qualify for placement on the November 8, 2022 State Election Ballot. 

Because this petition was submitted after the July 2022 deadline for inclusion in the printed Information for Voters booklet that is mailed to each household, this question is not listed in that voter guide. The question will, however, be listed on each November 8 State Election ballot as Question #4.

WHEN & WHERE

Voter Registration

Last day to register to vote or update your address for the November election is October 29th

Early In-person Voting (full location list) October 22nd - November 4th

In the neighborhood
October 27: ICA (25 Harborside Drive) from 12pm - 8pm plus free musuem admission

October 29 - October 30: Condon chool (200 D St) from 11am - 7pm

November 3: ICA from 12pm - 8pm plus free musuem admission

Vote by Mail

Application must be received at City Hall by November 1st. 

Ballots need to be postmarked by November 8th and received at City Hall no later than November 12th

Secure drop box option at the South Boston Public Library, the ICA on early voting days only and multiple other locations in the City

In Person Voting on November 8th

Precinct 6-11 and 6-12 vote at District Hall, 75 Northern Ave

Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM

WHY
The community counts on our elected officials for their support of local issues and initiatives. Elected officials look at voter turnout by neighborhood. Why do State Elections matter? The State (MCCA/BCEC, MBTA and Massport) is a property owner, developer and transit provider in the neighborhood.

Poll Workers are still needed on election day. To find out more information and apply, click here

originally published 09.27.22

State Primary: Voter Registration, Vote By Mail, Early Voting & Election Day

Voter Registration Deadline: August 27, 2022

Vote by Mail Application Deadline: August 29, 2022

Early Voting: August 27 - September 2

Election Day: September 6  from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

On Ballot: Representative in Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Governor's Council, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Commissioner (only in certain counties).

Sample Ballots: Democratic  and Republican

Neighborhood Voting Location: District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue

As election day approaches and with the City's twenty new precincts (two new precincts for voters of South Boston), there is a need for poll workers. If you know anyone who may be interested in serving as an Election Officer, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, please have them complete the online application here. If you have any questions, the Boston Election department can be reached by email or by phone a 617-635-0905.

originally published 07.26.22

May Neighborhood Gathering: Census, Elections, MassDOT & Neighborhood News

FPNA cordially invites our neighbors in Fort Point and the Seaport to a virtual neighborhood gathering on: 

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

6 pm sharp

Zoom Neighborhood Gathering Link

featuring

Making Sense of the Census

Shelly Gillis, US Census

Sebastian Zapata, City of Boston Census Liaison 

Elections 2020

Tom Ready, FPNA

&

MassDOT Projects in the Neighborhood

with

Neighborhood Updates & Announcements

if you have questions you want answered, email FPNA

To join the neighborhood gathering, click on the invitation link. 

For dial-in one tap mobile +19292056099,,86394808808#,,1#,661496# 

We recommend you join us a few minutes in advance of our 6 pm kickoff. If you have not used Zoom recently or before, once you click on the invitation link above, you will be prompted to download the software or app. 

• On a computer, you will be prompted to install the software from the Zoom website or click on the link provided to update your version.
• On a mobile device, you will directed to the appropriate App store and asked to install the Zoom Cloud Meeting app. 

NOTE: You will need the software or the App to view speakers' presentations.

originally published 05.21.20

Who Will You Be Voting For September 24th?

The Boston Municipal Preliminary Election is Tuesday, September 24, 2019. There are fifteen City Councilor-At-Large candidates, including four sitting Councilors-At-Large running for reelection – Michael Flaherty, Althea Garrison, Annissa Essaibi-George and Michelle Wu. The top eight vote getters will proceed to the general election on November 5, 2019.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

7 am to 8 pm

James Condon School Cafeteria

200 D. Street (off of W. Broadway behind the Laboure Center).

Learn about the candidates (listed in ballot order):

Erin J Murphy:  Erin Murphy is a 5th generation Bostonian, but a first-time candidate for office. She is a veteran BPS teacher and proud graduate of Emerge, the state's premier political organization that recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for women who want to run for office. Erin resides in Dorchester. Read more about Erin.

Michelle Wu: Michelle Wu has been a voice for Boston’s future through inclusion, innovation, and transparency. First elected to the Boston City Council in November 2013 at the age of 28, Wu is the first Asian-American woman to serve on the Council, and the first woman of color to serve as Council President. Michelle resides in Roslindale and is running for re-election. Read more about Michelle.

Priscilla E Flint-Banks: Priscilla Banks is a life-long Democrat who has been an active part of the Boston community all of her life. She has worked tirelessly to make Boston a better place to live, work and raise children. Priscilla resides in Roslindale. Read moreabout Priscilla.

Althea Garrison:   Althea Garrison was sworn in as an At-Large member of the Boston City Council on January 9, 2019, filling the seat vacated by Ayanna Pressley. A resident of Dorchester, she fights every day for the cares and concerns of all Bostonians. Althea is a registered Independent.

 

Martin Marty Keogh: Marty Keogh worked at the Boston City Council and the Boston School Committee from 1991 until 2001, before he became a public defender. Marty is  a resident of Roxbury.  Read more about Marty.

Alejandra Nicole St Guillen:  Born and raised in Mission Hill, Alejandra has dedicated her lived and professional experience to the people of Boston. As a parent, wife, and seasoned public advocate, she understands firsthand the opportunities for prosperity and mobility, as well as the obstacles that often deny these opportunities to many. Alejandra resides in West Roxbury. Read more about Alejandra.

Michel Denis: Michel Denis is a first time candidate advocating for safer and stronger neighborhoods, better schools, jobs and housing. Michel is a resident of Hyde Park. Readabout Michel.

Annissa Essaibi-George:  Annissa-Essaibi George is a former Boston Public Schools teacher, a mother of 4 students in BPS, a small business owner, a proud daughter of immigrants, and a lifelong Boston resident. Annissa was elected as an At-Large Boston City Councilor in November 2015 and sworn in on January 4, 2016. Annissa resides in Dorchester and is running for re-election. Read more about Annissa. 

Jeffrey Michael Ross: Jeff Ross has been dedicated to public service since his youth, attending church with his grandmother and spending weekends helping seniors recycle newspapers and delivering food to home-bound neighbors.  As an attorney, Jeff became an advocate for immigrant communities and LGBTQ+ families. Jeff resides in the South End. Read more about Jeff.

Domingos Darosa:  Domingos DaRosa is a life-long Boston resident. A father, entrepreneur, a mentor to hundreds of youth and seniors, Domingos has devoted his life to improving the lives of his fellow Bostonians and make this city a better place to call home. Domingos resides in Hyde Park. Readmore about Domingos.

Michael F Flaherty:  Born and raised in Boston, Michael Flaherty developed a passion for public service from his father, a State Representative. First elected to City Council in 2000-2008, he served as President for 5 years. Re-elected in 2013 as a Councilor-At-Large, Michael fights to improve Bostonians’ quality of life. Michael lives in South Boston and is running for re-election. Readmore about Michael.

Herb Alexander Lozano:  Herb Lozano was born and raised in the Dorchester. In 2012, he began his civic engagement as a member of the Boston NAACP. Herb has been involved with youth and trade development. He serves on BPDA Advisory Group for the Downtown Plan. Herb resides in Mattapan. Read more about Herb.

William A King: William King is a lifelong resident of Boston, growing up in Roxbury, Mattapan, and Dorchester. Will works in technology first for Boston Public Schools and now for a local conservation non-profit. He wants to increase affordable housing options across the city and improve access to skill sets for student success after school. Will resides in Dorchester. Read more about Will.

David Halbert: David Halbert has spent a lifetime putting his values into action serving others, working to improve his community, and heeding the call of civic duty. He has worked for two Boston city councilors and former governor Deval Patrick and helped community organizations like East Boston Main Streets. David resides in Dorchester/Mattapan. Read more about David.

Julia Mejia: Driven by a lifelong pursuit of justice and equity, Julia Mejia has created countless opportunities for others to step into their power and advocate for positive change. That is why she believes It’s time for City government leadership include new faces from different walks of life…striving for a voice in our institutions of power. Julia resides in Dorchester. Read more about Julia. 

Where do the candidates stand on the City of Boston's Vision Zero, an initiative to eliminate fatal and serious traffic crashes by 2030? Read here.

State Primary Tuesday, September 4th: Many Decisions

The Massachusetts State Primary is Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Exercise your right to choose who will be on the November 6th ballot for: US Senator, US Representative, MA Governor, LT Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, Auditor, Register of Deeds and Clerks of Superior Court. 

Our polling location is the Condon School located at 200 D Street (behind the Labouré Center). The polls are open from 7 am - 8 pm. 

Take a sneak peak at what your sample ballot will look like. 

My Democratic Ballot

My Republican Ballot

My Libertarian Ballot

The last day to apply an absentee ballot is Friday, August 31st at 5 pm. 

Vote Tuesday In MA Senate Primary Special Election

MA SENATE PRIMARY 

SPECIAL ELECTION

Tuesday, April 3

7 am – 8 pm

Condon School Cafeteria

200 D Street

(off West Broadway behind Laboure Center)

VOTE FOR

 1^st Suffolk District Senate seat

vacated by Linda Dorena Forry

Why vote? The community counts on our elected officials for their support of local issues and initiatives. Elected officials look at voter turnout by neighborhood. Why do State Elections matter? The State (MCCA/BCEC, MBTA and Massport) is a property owner,  developer and transit provider in the neighborhood.

ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018

City Announces Early Voting Locations for Presidential Elections

When can you vote? Hint: It is earlier than you think.

In June, our district Councilor, Bill Linehan, sponsored a hearing to review election procedures for the upcoming 2016 presidential election. And last week, the Board of Election Commissioners unanimously approved the establishment of twenty-eight early voting sites across every Boston neighborhood.

Early voting sites for the November 8 election will be open from October 24 through November 4 at 5:00 PM. Residents can either vote at Boston City Hall during regular business hours (9 am - 5 pm) or at any of three early voting sites located in each City Council district from 2:00 through 8:00 PM. Voters can visit any site they find convenient. City Hall will also be open five evenings for early voting. 

On Saturday October 29,  there will be nine early voting locations open simultaneously in each city council district open from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Fort Point (district 2) votes at the Condon School (200 D. Street). 

 At the end of each day, all submitted ballots will be secured at a City Hall vault to be counted on Election Day itself.

You can view the early voting site locations and schedules online here.

Early voting was authorized by the Massachusetts legislature in 2014, and the City Council urged implementation as soon as possible. City Councilors secured $670,000 to support early voting through this year’s budget process, including funds for electronic polling books and a citywide marketing campaign to help spread the word. 


Wednesday, October 19, 2016 marks the last day to register to vote or to update your address for the November presidential election. Register online, by mail or in person. To verify that you are registered to vote, click here. 

originally published 7.26.16

Reminder: Vote Tomorrow (Tuesday)

Tomorrows's election for Ted Kennedy's senate seat is a particularly important one. Please make time to vote!

For most (all?) Fort Pointers, our polling place is the Condon School at 200 D Street.

Special Senate Election Tuesday

REMINDER: The primary for the special election to fill Ted Kennedy's Senate seat will take place on Tuesday, December 8th. Please make the effort to get out and vote!


Democratic candidates
Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney General
Stephen Pagliuca, a managing director of private equity firm Bain Capital and managing partner of the Boston Celtics basketball team
Mike Capuano, Representative for the 8th district
Alan Khazei, co-founder and former CEO of City Year


Republican candidates
Scott P. Brown, State Senator from Wrentham
Jack E. Robinson III, candidate for U.S. Senate (2000), Secretary of the Commonwealth (2002), and U.S. House (2006)

Menino Wins Re-Election

Mayor Menino has defeated Michael Flaherty and will serve a fifth consecutive term as mayor. Menino took 57% of the vote to Flaherty's 42%.

Mayoral Election Tomorrow, 11/3 - GET OUT AND VOTE

Please remember to get out and vote tomorrow. Politicians do track how much of each neighborhood votes.

http://www.cityofboston.gov/elections/


For most (all?) residents of Fort Point point, our polling place is the Condon School at 200 D Street.

The polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

Mayoral Election Tuesday - Vote!

Reminder: The mayoral election is this Tuesday. Make sure you get to the polls; it's an important election and also important for politicians to see that Fort Point votes!

Mayoral Election
September 22nd, 2009
7 AM - 8 PM


The polling place for most (all?) of Fort Point is the Condon School at 200 D Street (map).



Boston.com's overview of the election:
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2009_boston_mayors_race/


The candidates' official sites:

Kevin McCrea - http://www.kevinmccrea.com/

Sam Yoon - http://www.samyoon.com/

Michael Flaherty - http://michaelflaherty.com/

Thomas Menino - http://mayormenino.com/



Fox has short interviews with each candidate:

Meet Kevin McCrea, 8/10

From Dan Osterman:

--
Kevin McCrea is running for the office of the Mayor of Boston! You may have met him several years ago when the Fort Point Neighborhood Group (FPNA) Working Group hosted a "meet the candidates" night, when he ran for an open At-Large City Council seat.

If you haven't already met Kevin, help me welcome him to our Fort Point neighborhood Monday night, August 10th at 7pm - at Bebe's and my place at #52, 249 A Street. He will speak about his candidacy and be available for discussion.

Read about some of Kevin's positions on his site and on his blog:

http://www.kevinmccrea.com/platform.php

http://electkevin.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html


Many of Kevin's ideas are driving campaign issues in this race.

Refreshments will be supplied by Sagarino's. By all means pass this along to friends who you
think might be interested. Thanks.

Nominations for the FPNA Board

FORT POINT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL BOARD NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

The FPNA Board of Directors and Election Committee invite you to participate in the annual election process.

Nominations are due on or before Friday June 19th

Please Submit via email to:

FPNACOMMUNITY@GMAIL .COM

OR snail mail: FPNA, PO Box 52122, Boston, MA 02205

Please include the name, address, phone and email information for the individual(s) you are nominating.



The FPNA Community includes:

Dockside Place
300 Summer Street
346 Congress Street/ FP3
249 A Street
346 A Street/ Mondo Condo
21 Wormwood/ Fort Point Place
25 Channel Center
35 Channel Center
15 Channel Center/ Midway Studios

Nominees will be asked to provide a brief statement of their background and interest in serving on the board for the Candidates Night / Election event on Wednesday June 24th.

Please Save the Date:

Wednesday June 24th
7PM
FPNA ELECTION
Site: To Be Announced

Photos from Elections

Board Election Results

Thanks to everyone who came out and voted last night. The newly elected, first-ever Fort Point Neighborhood Association Board is:

Francis Crowley
Bill Gillis
Charles Joseph
Diane Keliher
Kirk McNeil
Joe Rogers
Cam Sawzin
Mike Tyrrell
Drew Volpe

Board Elections Tomorrow Night

FPNA Elections
Monday, May 12th, 2008
7:00 PM
Midway Theatre, 15 Channel Center St.


Hope to see everyone there!