How to Vote
Where DO I vote?
You can lookup where you can vote using the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Online Voting Location tool.
How Can I request an Absentee or Vote by mail Ballot?
You may also request an absentee or voting by mail ballot if you cannot vote in person or would prefer to vote by mail.
You should fill out an absentee ballot application if:
You will be away from your city or town on Election Day
You have a religious belief that prevents you from voting at your polling location on Election Day
You have a disability that prevents you from voting at your polling location
The form must be submitted to the Registrar of Voters office by October 31st at 5pm for the November 7th, 2023 election. It may be submitted in-person, by mail, or by email as long as there is a written signature on the application. Here is the contact information for the Registrar of Voter's office.
Otherwise you should fill out a vote by mail application, which you can do:
Or by filling out this form and sending it to the Registrar of Voters office. It may be submitted in-person, by mail, or by email as long as there is a written signature on the application. Here is the contact information for the Registrar of Voter's office.
The form must be submitted to the Registrar of Voters office by October 31st at 5pm for the November 7th, 2023 election.
I'm not sure if I am registered to vote or if my information is correct, how can I check?
You can check to see if you are registered to vote on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Online Voter Registration Lookup tool.
I am not a registered voter, how can I register to vote?
If you are not registered to vote, you have two options for how to register:
#1: You can register online using the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Online Voter Registration tool if you have a valid drivers license or Massachusetts ID.
#2: You can fill out this form and mail it to the Registrar of Voters and Elections in City Hall or deliver it in person to City Hall.
The deadline to register to vote for the November 7th, 2023 election is October 28th.
I am a college student though I still live in Pittsfield during break, can I vote in city elections?
As long as you haven't registered to vote in the place where you attend college and you still have a residence in Pittsfield during school break, you can vote in city elections!
BestCollege's Guide on Voting While Attending College