Downtown Voting Information & Upcoming Elections

Where to Vote

Downtown Election Polling Locations

Election Day Voting is Open 7am-8pm

Precincts are the building blocks of the districts for our elected representatives at all levels of government, and also determine your election-day polling location for in-person voting if you choose not to vote early or by mail.

Ward 3, Precinct 6

City Hall
1 City Hall Plaza
Vote in hallway by credit union; Voter entrance from Congress Street across from Faneuil Hall or main entrance from City Hall Plaza

Ward 3, Precinct 8

Wang YMCA Of Chinatown
8 Oak Street West
Vote in gymnasium
(3-8 and 3-14 are in the same building)

Ward 3, Precinct 12

Saint Anthony’s Shrine
100 Arch Street
Vote in downstairs auditorium;
HP entrance right of the main entrance
(3-12 and 3-13 are in the same building)

Ward 3, Precinct 13

Saint Anthony’s Shrine
100 Arch Street
Vote in downstairs auditorium;
HP entrance right of the main entrance
(3-12 and 3-13 are in the same building)

Ward 3, Precinct 14

Wang YMCA Of Chinatown
8 Oak Street West
Vote in gymnasium
(3-8 and 3-14 are in the same building)

Ward 5, Precinct 1

Cyclorama
539 Tremont Street
HP entrance to the right of the main entrance
(5-1 and 5-13 are in the same building)

Ward 5, Precinct 3

State House
24 Beacon Street
Vote in hearing Room B1 in basement; Voter entrance on Bowdoin Street through Ashburton Park, Door # 16

Ward 5, Precinct 13

Cyclorama
539 Tremont Street
HP entrance to the right of the main entrance
(5-1 and 5-13 are in the same building)

Early In-Person Voting
for November 2023 Municipal Election

Early Voting Locations In & Around Downtown

You don’t have to vote at your usual polling location,
you can vote early at any convenient location
when it’s open

Early In-Person Voting Ended Friday, November 3rd

You can still vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7th at your assigned polling location.

Vote by Mail / Drop Box

Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, October 31st at 5pm

  • Available to everyone, unlike absentee ballots

  • Apply online, by mail, by fax, or in-person at City Hall

  • You likely have your mail-in ballot already if you applied

  • Drop Boxes at City Hall (Congress St entrance & 3rd Floor entrance)

  • Return ASAP; must be received by Tuesday, November 7th at 8pm

Upcoming Downtown Elections

Boston City Council — At-Large Councilors

Boston's At-Large Councilors are elected by the whole city, not the voters in a single district. There are 9 District Councilors and 4 At-Large Councilors, all of whom have the same legislative and voting powers, but may perceive their roles and who they represent differently.

Because there are 4 At-Large City Council seats, you may vote for up to 4 candidates. At-Large and District Councilors are on the same ballot, but voted for separately.

Election Date: November 7, 2023
Voter Registration Deadline: October 28, 2023

Candidates on the Ballot (alphabetical):

Boston City Council — District Councilors

The 9 District Councilors are elected by the residents of a single area of Boston, known as a District. The District boundaries are updated every 10 years, after the decennial census — and this upcoming 2023 Election will be the first to use the new District Map adopted after the latest redistricting.

Downtown is split between three Boston City Council Districts, with the bulk of Downtown residents living in District 2, currently represented by City Council President Ed Flynn — but many Downtown residents also live in Districts 8 and 1.

Because each district has 1 seat, you may vote for up to 1 candidate for your District Councilor. At-Large and District Councilors are on the same ballot, but voted for separately.

Election Date: November 7, 2023
Voter Registration Deadline: October 28, 2023

Unsure which District you live in?

Or wondering if your District has changed for the 2023 Election?

Check the City Council Districts website by scrolling down to the "Current City Council District Map", and entering your address in the search box. You can also contact the Elections Department at 617-635-8683.

Candidates on the Ballot (alphabetical):

District 1

District 2

  • Ed Flynn
    Only the incumbent is currently on the ballot

District 8

Boston City Council District Map

Become a Poll Worker!

DBNA Leadership Team Member Matthew Broude works as a poll worker, serving as a Precinct Warden — so feel free to reach out with any questions about working as a poll worker!