Deadlines for obtaining nomination papers for 2023 New Bedford Municipal Election announced

“The Board of Election Commissioners reminds residents that Nomination Papers for the 2023 Municipal Election are available in the Election Office located in City Hall, 133 William Street — Room 114. The deadline for obtaining nomination papers is Friday, July 28th, at 5 p.m.

Candidates are required to sign up and will be given an information packet that contains the Election Calendar and nomination papers. Before issuance of nomination papers, the candidate must sign a statement containing the person’s name, address, and the office the person intends to be a candidate. Anyone other than the candidate must present a signed authorization to secure papers on their behalf. Candidates must obtain 50 certified signatures, per MGL 53 9A, to be eligible to appear on the Preliminary Ballot scheduled for October 3rd.

The Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023. In the Preliminary Municipal Election, New Bedford voters will be casting their votes for Mayor, Assessor-At-Large, School Committee, Councilors-At-Large, and Ward Councilors. Please see the attached updated election calendar for further details including information regarding early voting locations and dates.

• 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 the 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 by 5:00 P.M.
Last day and hour to obtain nomination papers from the Board of Election Commissioners.

• AUGUST 1 by 5:00 P.M.
Last day and hour to submit nomination papers to the Board of Election. Commissioners for certification of signatures.

• AUGUST 15 by 5:00 P.M.
Last day and hour to officially accept nomination once signatures certified with the Board of Election Commissioners.

• AUGUST 17 by 5:00 P.M.
Last day and hour for filing withdrawals or objections of nomination Papers with the Board of Election Commissioners.

• SEPTEMBER 22 by 5:00 P.M.
Last day to register to vote for the Preliminary Election.

• SEPTEMBER 23/9:00 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
In-person Early Voting at Main Public Library.

• SEPTEMBER 26 by 5:00 P.M.
Last day and hour to apply for a mail-in or absentee preliminary ballot.

• SEPTEMBER 27/11:00 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
In-person Early Voting at Taber Mills

• SEPTEMBER 28/11:00 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
In-person Early Voting at Hazelwood Senior Center.

• OCTOBER 2 by 12:00 P.M.
Last day and hour to apply for an in-person absentee preliminary ballot

• OCTOBER 3
PRELIMINARY ELECTION – POLLS OPEN 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.

• OCTOBER 9 by 5:00 P.M.
Last day and hour to file recount petition with Board of Electio”The Board of Election Commissioners reminds residents that Nomination Papers for the 2023 Municipal Election are available in the Election Office located in City Hall, 133 William Street — Room 114. The deadline for obtaining nomination papers is Friday, July 28th, at 5 p.m.

• OCTOBER 27 5:00 PM Last day to register to vote for the Municipal Election.

• OCTOBER 289:00 A.M. TO 4 P.M. In-person Early Voting at Main Public Library.

• OCTOBER 31 by 5:00 PM Last day and hour to apply for a mail-in or absentee election ballot.

• NOVEMBER 1/11:00 A.M. TO 3 P.M. In-person Early Voting at Taber Mills.

• NOVEMBER 2/11:00 A.M. TO 3 P.M. In-person Early Voting at Hazelwood Senior Center

• NOVEMBER 6 12:00 P.M. Last day and hour to apply for the in-person absentee election ballot.

• NOVEMBER 7 Municipal Election – Polls open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

• NOVEMBER 17 by 5:00 P.M. Last day and hour to file for a recount for the Election.”-City of New Bedford.