Election Commission

March 6, 2012 Presidential Primary 

 

Voter Registration:
The last day to register to vote for the Presidential Primary is Wednesday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m.  Click here for more information about voter registration.

Absentee Voting:
Absentee Ballots are now available at the Cambridge Election Commission office.  Any voter who is unable to go to the polls on Election Day due to physical disability, religious belief, or absence from the City may request an Absentee Ballot from the Commission by Noon on Monday, March 5th.  Absentee Ballots may be mailed to voters, or such voters may choose to vote at the Commission office during regular city office hours: Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. – Noon. The office will also be open for Absentee Voting on Friday, March 2nd from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 3rd from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Click here for more information about absentee voting.

 

Candidates:

Click here to see the Presidential Preference Primary Ballot Order.

State Committee Man, State Committee Woman and Ward Committee are also on the ballot for this election.

 

2011 City of Cambridge Re-Precincting Plan

Cambridge 2011 Re-precincting will go into effect on December 31, 2011, excluding the Special State Election on January 10, 2012.  Click here for more information.

Board of Election Commissioners

The Cambridge Election Commission is responsible for supervising all federal, state and municipal elections within the City; providing voter registration; certifying nomination papers and initiative petitions; conducting an annual census; administering municipal campaign and political finance reporting for the City; and implementing Chapter 2.118 of the Cambridge Municipal Code known as the "Ethics Ordinance".

City Election Commissioners

Peter Sheinfeld (Left), Darleen G. Bonislawski (Front), Polyxane S. Cobb (Back), Ethridge A. King, Jr. (Right).

Voter Registration

Be sure you are registered to vote!

Are you eligible to vote in the City of Cambridge? Do you know how to register? Learn all about Voter Registration and view some of the most frequently asked questions.

How Cambridge Votes

Voting by Proportional Representation brochure cover

View Proportional Representation Brochure

Read more about municipal elections here.

Online Services

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Contact Information

Executive Director:
Tanya L. Ford
elections2@cambridgema.gov

51 Inman Street, First Floor
Cambridge MA 02139
Phone:617.349.4361

Hours of Service

Monday: 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30 am-5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-Noon

Voting Information

Poll Worker Recruitment

Are you interested in becoming an election poll worker?

If you are interested in becoming a Cambridge poll worker, please click on the Poll Worker Application (PDF). Complete the form and return to the election office.