Voting is a constitutional right given to Americans and your vote, every vote, counts! The information below will provide you with all of the information you need for the upcoming election. There are many different ways you can exercise your right to vote, including in-person voting, mail-in ballots, early in-person or early mail-in ballots and submitting an absentee ballot.
Upcoming Elections
Preliminary Election (if necessary, Worcester Charter Section 7-4f)
Election Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline: August 23, 2025
Municipal Election
Election Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline: October 25, 2025
Early Voting in Person
If you are registered to vote in the City of Worcester, you may take advantage of Early Voting at any of the locations offered. Early voting typically occurs one week before the election date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Election Commission Office at City Hall Room 208 by calling 508-799-1134 or email elections@worcesterma.gov.
Vote In-Person on Election Day
You can vote on Election Day at your assigned polling location; polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
You may search the City of Worcester voter database by entering your last name and date of birth. The search results include voter name, address, district/ward/precinct, voter status, party, next election date and polling location information.
Absentee Ballot
Absentee ballots must be requested in writing at least 5 business days before Election Day. Applications are available for download below, but any written request is acceptable if it has your signature on it. For absentee ballot applications, a member of your family may also make the request on your behalf.
Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or fax. If you are emailing your application, you may either scan or take a photo of your signed application and email it to elections@worcesterma.gov, or you may sign your application using a mouse, finger, or stylus and email the completed and signed attachment. Typed signatures are not acceptable.
If you are not able to print the application, you may request that one be mailed to you or you may write a letter to your local election official requesting your ballot. Make sure to include your name, your address, the place you would like the ballot mailed, and your signature. If you are requesting a primary ballot and you are unenrolled (independent), be sure to indicate which party's ballot you want to have mailed to you.
To qualify for an absentee ballot, you must:
- Be away from your city/town on Election Day; or
- Have a disability that keeps you from voting at your polling place; or
- Have a religious belief that prevents you from voting at your polling place on Election Day
Absentee Ballot Applications
Early Vote By Mail
- Early Vote By Mail Ballot Application - Online | PDF Application
- Track My Ballot
Vote By Mail Ballot Return
All ballots must be returned by close of polls on Election Day.
You may mail ballots to: Worcester Election Commission, 455 Main St, Room 208 Worcester, MA 01608
OR Deliver to One of the Following Vote By Mail Drop Boxes:
- Worcester City Hall - City Hall Garage Entrance and 1st Floor Back of the Common Entrance.
- Drop boxes will be available at each early voting location during the scheduled voting hours.
- Drop boxes will be available at each of the Worcester Fire Stations.
Accessible Voting By Mail
The Accessible Vote by Mail system allows you to receive, complete and return your ballot electronically using a secure web portal if you are unable to mark a paper ballot because of a disability.
You may also choose to print your completed ballot and return it by mail, secure ballot drop box or in person to your local election office or early voting location.
The Accessible Vote by Mail system is available only to voters who are blind or have vision impairments, mobility/dexterity disabilities or other disabilities that make it difficult or impossible to effectively access a paper Vote by Mail ballot, because of inability to independently read, write, hold or physically manipulate standard print materials.
If you are eligible and wish to use the Accessible Vote by Mail system, you must apply with the Worcester Election Office by emailing the following 2022 Accessible Vote by Mail Application Vote by Mail Application (state.ma.us) to votebymail@worcesterma.gov.
Accessible Vote by Mail Application
Use the Accessible Vote by Mail Application to apply for your ballot. You must provide the following information on the application before submitting it to your local election official:
- Voter Information - Provide your name, the address where you are registered to vote, date of birth and email address.
- Ballot Information - Choose which ballot(s) you want to receive by mail. If you're requesting a primary ballot and you're not registered in a party, you must pick a primary ballot. Provide your ballot mailing address if you want to return your ballot by mail, drop box or in person.
- Accommodations - Check the appropriate boxes to request an accommodation.
- Assistance - If you're helping someone complete the application, or you're requesting a ballot for a family member, fill out this section.
In order to provide you with access to the electronic ballot, your local election official will need you to provide your email address. The Worcester Election office will send access information for your ballot to the email address you provide on your application.
You must include a signature on the application, which may be handwritten or hand-drawn using a mouse or stylus. If you cannot independently insert a hand-drawn signature, you may type your name in the signature line.
View My Ballot
If you are interested in seeing a sample of what will be on the upcoming ballot this election, visit the Secretary of State's website.
Online Voter Registration System
Register to vote, change your name, address or political party through the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Contact Information
Address
Election Commission
City Hall Room 208
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1134
Fax: 508-799-1137
Email Us
Hours
Monday
8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday
8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.