Voting FAQ

Important Election Dates

 

Where Do I Vote?

Your polling location depends on the ward and precinct you live in. To check your polling location, call the Election Office at 978-674-4046 or look it up on: sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA

Ward 1

• Pawtucketville Memorial School Gymnasium, 425 W Meadow Rd.
  • Serving Ward 1 voters in Precincts 3 & 4
• McAvinnue School, 131 Mammoth Road
  • Serving Ward 1 voters in Precincts 1 & 2

Ward 2

• Greenhalge Elementary School, 149 Ennell Street
  • Serving Ward 2 voters in Precincts 1 & 2
• Robinson School, 110 June Street
  • Serving Ward 2 voters in Precincts 3 & 4

Ward 3

• J. G. Pyne School, 145 Boylston Street
  • Serving Ward 3 voters in Precinct 4
• Reilly School, 115 Douglas Road
  • Serving Ward 3 voters in Precincts 1, 2 & 3

Ward 4

• Greenhalge Elementary School, 149 Ennell Street
  • Serving Ward 4 voters in Precinct 4
• Lowell High School Cafeteria, 50 Father Morissette Blvd.
  • Serving Ward 4 voters in Precincts 3, 3A, & 4A
• Rogers School Gymnasium, 43 Highland Street
  • Serving Ward 4 voters in Precincts 1 & 2

Ward 5

• Butler Middle School, 1140 Gorham Street
  • Serving Ward 5 voters in Precincts 1, 1A & 2
• J. G. Pyne School, 145 Boylston Street
  • Serving Ward 5 voters in Precinct 4
• Rogers School Gymnasium, 43 Highland Street
  • Serving Ward 5 voters in Precinct 3

Ward 6

• Morey School, 114 Pine Street
  • Serving Ward 6 voters in Precincts 1, 2, 4 & 4A
• Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway Street
  • Serving Ward 6 voters in Precincts 3 & 3A

Ward 7

• Lowell High School Cafeteria, 50 Father Morrissette Blvd.
  • Serving Ward 7 voters in Precinct 2
• Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway Street
  • Serving Ward 7 voters in Precincts 1, 3 & 4

Ward 8

• Daley Middle School, 150 Fleming Street, Lowell, MA
  • Serving Ward 8 voters in Precincts 3, 4 & 4A
• Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, 1857 Middlesex Street
  • Serving Ward 8 voters in Precincts 1 & 2

 

Can I Vote by Mail?

Yes. All Massachusetts voters are eligible to vote by mail upon application, no explanation needed! You can get an application at:

• Lowell Election Office – 375 Merrimack Street
• Online at lowellma.gov/1495/Vote-By-Mail

To apply to vote by mail, complete a “vote by mail” application and return it by mail or in-person to the Election & Census Office. Completed applications with an electronic signature can also be returned by e-mail to: elections@lowellma.gov.

Make sure to apply as early as possible. The U.S. Postal Service recommends allowing up to 7 days for ballot delivery in each direction. Mail-in ballots must be requested in writing at least 5 business days before Election Day.

Deadline to apply to vote by mail for the Municipal Election is Tuesday, October 31st at 5pm

 

Returning Your Completed Mail-in Ballot

You may return your ballots at any time before Election Day (11/7).  Ballots must reach the Election & Census Office by the close of polls on Election Day in order to be counted.

Completed ballots may be returned by:

1. Mail to:

Election Commission
375 Merrimack Street
Room 5
Lowell, MA 01852 

     2. In-person to City Hall at a secure Ballot Box location:

Two Ballot Box Locations: 

1. Outside City Hall at the entrance to JFK Plaza, adjacent to public notice board (monitored and open for drop-offs 24/7)
2. Outside City Hall at the entrance on Merrimack Street, to the left of the steps (may be locked during non-business hours)

Visit here for more information on Voting by Mail in Lowell

 

Can I Vote Early?

Yes. Early voting for the 2023 Municipal Election will take place from October 25th to November 3rd.

Location: Mayor’s Reception Room 2nd floor Lowell City Hall- 375 Merrimack St.

 

How do I Register to Vote?

Qualified Lowell residents have the following options available to complete voter registration:

• In Person – at the City of Lowell’s Election Office during regular and special office hours to complete a voter registration form in person.
• Online – Click here to complete an online voter application through the Secretary of State’s website. 
• By Mail-in Registration Form – Forms are available at the City Election Commission, local libraries, branches of the U.S. Post Office, any Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles while conducting a registry transaction, neighborhood health clinics, public housing locations, various social service agencies, and various other locations throughout the state. To have a Registration form mailed to you, call the State Elections Division at 800-462-VOTE (8683), or call the City Election Commission at 978-674-1200.

Fill the form out completely and sign it at the bottom. Mail the form to:
Election Commission
375 Merrimack Street
Room 5
Lowell, MA 01852

How Do I Know if I’m Registered to Vote?

You can check your voter registration status online at: sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus

You can register to vote in person at the Lowell Election Office during regular office hours. You can also register to vote, update your address, and update your party online at: sec.state.ma.us/ovr/

 

Election System Changes in Lowell

To learn more about the new district and at-large “hybrid” system of elections for Lowell City Council and Lowell School Committee, please visit Your Lowell Your Vote