City of New Bedford
Municipal Election Calendar
Preliminary Election – October 3, 2023
Municipal Election – November 7, 2023
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 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, 5:00 P.M. | Last day and hour to obtain nomination papers from the Board of Election Commissioners. |
AUGUST 1 5:00 P.M. | Last day and hour to submit nomination papers to the Board of Election Commissioners for certification of signatures. |
AUGUST 15 5:00 P.M. | Last day and hour to officially accept nomination once signatures certified with the Board of Election Commissioners. |
AUGUST 17 5:00 P.M. | Last day and hour for filing withdrawals or objections of nomination papers with the Board of Election Commissioners. |
SEPTEMBER 22, 5:00 P.M. | Last day to register to vote for the Preliminary Election. |
SEPTEMBER 26, 5:00 PM | Last day and hour to apply for a mail-in or absentee preliminary ballot. |
OCTOBER 2 12:00 P.M. | Last day and hour to apply for in-person absentee preliminary ballot. |
OCTOBER 3 | PRELIMINARY ELECTION – POLLS OPEN 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. |
OCTOBER 9 5:00 P.M. | Last day and hour to file recount petition with Board of Election Commissioners. |
OCTOBER 27 5:00 P.M. | Last day to register to vote for the Municipal Election. |
OCTOBER 31 5:00 PM | Last day and hour to apply for a mail-in or absentee election ballot. |
NOVEMBER 6 12:00 PM | Last day and hour to apply for in-person absentee election ballot. |
NOVEMBER 7 | Municipal Election – Polls open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. |
NOVEMBER 17, 5:00 P.M. | Last day and hour to file for a recount for the Election |