New Bedford, Massachusetts – The Board of Election Commissioners advises the public that the 2023 Municipal Election Calendar is now set. Nomination Papers for Local Office will be available starting on Tuesday, April 4th.  

 

The Election Office is located in City Hall, 133 William St. Room 114.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Candidates need 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 their 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, Assesor-At-Large, School Committee, Councilors-At-Large, and Ward Councilors.