Election Commission News

The Cambridge Election Commission announced that enhanced security protocols will be in effect for the City’s six exterior ballot drop boxes. Beginning October 26, 2020, the Cambridge Police Department will increase the frequency of its routine monitoring of the ballot drop boxes, Cambridge Election Commissioners will increase the frequency the ballot drop boxes are emptied, and ballot drop boxes will be locked from 8 p.m. though 7 a.m. each day. Boxes to Close at 5 p.m. on October 31st only.

The deadline to register for the State/Presidential Election on November 3rd is this Saturday, October 24th at 8 p.m., and the Election Commission will be open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 24th to help eligible residents register.

Under the provisions of section 7(k) of chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, early voting ballots may be processed in advance of Election Day.

Early voting is available to all voters for the State/Presidential Election on November 3, 2020. Early voting is available by mail and in person to all registered voters and no excuse is required. Voters are encouraged to wear a mask or face covering in the Early Voting locations and on Election Day at polling sites (except for reasons listed in CDC or Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines) to help mitigate public health risks associated with COVID-19.

The City of Cambridge Election Commission has secured six (6) exterior official ballot drop box locations for the upcoming election to ensure the 2020 State/Presidential Election. The ballot drop boxes are accessible, secure, and safe for voters and election workers.

Official Cambridge results for the September 1, 2020 State Primary

September 1, 2020 State Primary Unofficial Results

The Early Voting locations are open through Friday (August 28, 2020) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We urge voters who have not requested a vote-by-mail ballot to take advantage of the early voting option. It has been relatively quiet at the three locations, there are no lines, you’ll be in and out in minutes.

These ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Voters can either return their ballots by mail or place them in the drop box located at 51 Inman Street.

All 34 Precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for in person voting on September 1, 2020.