New Bedford, MA – 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.
