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Early Voting Begins This Week | Resources for Watertown’s Local Election
On November 7th, Watertown voters will head to the polls to vote on contested races for City Council President and School Committee. Here is everything you need to know to help you prepare to cast your ballot.
Election Day
November 7th, 2023
Polls open from 7am-8pm
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Polling Locations
| Precinct 1 | Hellenic Cultural Center | 29 Bigelow Avenue |
| Precinct 2 | Hosmer School | 1 Concord Road |
| Precinct 3 | Hellenic Cultural Center | 29 Bigelow Avenue |
| Precinct 4 | Phillips School | 30 Common Street |
| Precinct 5 | Phillips School | 30 Common Street |
| Precinct 6 | Hibernian Hall | 151 Watertown Street |
| Precinct 7 | Watertown Middle School | 68 Waverley Avenue |
| Precinct 8 | Watertown Middle School | 68 Waverley Avenue |
| Precinct 9 | Watertown Middle School | 68 Waverley Avenue |
| Precinct 10 | Watertown Police Station | 552 Main Street |
| Precinct 11 | Cunniff School | 246 Warren Street |
| Precinct 12 | Cunniff School | 246 Warren Street |
Early Voting
In-person early voting will be held at Watertown’s City Hall at 149 Main Street in the Phillip Pain Lower Hearing room on the following dates:
- Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Vote by Mail
The last day to request a mail-in ballot is November 3rd, 2023. Request a ballot here.
Accessible Electronic Remote Voting System
The City of Watertown will be offering an electronic voting system to assist voters who are blind, have low vision, or have dexterity disabilities to participate in vote-by-mail and early voting. Click here to learn more.
Voter Registration Status
Check your voter registration status – If you are an inactive voter, you can still vote on election day. Fill out a blank 2023 census form and mail it to the City Clerk’s office, 149 Main Street, Watertown MA, 02472. Learn more about the inactive voter status
The Candidates
City Council President
Incumbent Mark Sideris and challenger Clyde Younger participated in a debate hosted by WCA-TV and the Watertown News on October 11th. Watch below:
School Committee
There are five candidates running for three School Committee seats. Incumbents Kendra Foley and David Stokes are joined on the ballot by Rachel Kay, Jennifer Nicholson, and Lisa Capoccia. Watch the forum organized by WCA-TV and the Watertown News:
Uncontested Races
Learn more by visiting the City Clerk’s section of Watertown’s website
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