Where to Vote in Somerville: Super Tuesday Information

SOMERVILLE, MA - Super Tuesday is a week away and Somerville residents, as well as others throughout the state, will be heading to the polls to vote.

The Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 1.

Voters are encouraged to confirm their voter status and polling location by visiting the Secretary of State’s office online or by calling the Town Clerk’s office.

What You Need to Know about Party Affiliation

There are four political parties in Massachusetts:

• D - Democratic Party
• R - Republican Party
• J - Green-Rainbow
• CC - United Independent Party

When voting on March 1, 2016, voters who are enrolled in one of the above parties can only vote on the ballot for that party.

Voters who are unenrolled in a party (commonly known as “Independent”) will be listed on the voter list with the party code “U.” Unenrolled voters and voters who are members of Political Designations can choose which party’s ballot they would like to receive.

Residents had until Feb. 10 to change their party enrollment for the Presidential Primary.

Polling Locations and Hours

Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ward One

• Precinct 1. A room in the Capuano School, 150 Glen Street.
• Precinct 2. The East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross Street - Glen Street Entrance.
• Precinct 3. The East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross Street - Glen Street Entrance.

Ward Two

• Precinct 1. A room in the Police Department, 220 Washington Street.
• Precinct 2. A room in the Albert F Argenziano School at Lincoln Park, 290 Washington Street.
• Precinct 3. A room in the Lowell Street Fire Station, 651 Somerville Avenue.

Ward Three

• Precinct 1. The Atrium, Somerville High School, 81 Highland Avenue.
• Precinct 2. The Atrium, Somerville High School, 81 Highland Avenue.
• Precinct 3. A room in The Dante Club, 5 Dante Terrace.

Ward Four

• Precinct 1. A room in the Mystic Activity Center, 530 Mystic Avenue.
• Precinct 2. A room in the Winter Hill Community School, 115 Sycamore Street.
• Precinct 3. A room in the Winter Hill Community School, 115 Sycamore Street.

Ward Five

• Precinct 1. A room in the DPW Water Department Building, 17 Franey Road.
• Precinct 2. A room in the Brown School, 201 Willow Avenue - Kidder Avenue Entrance
• Precinct 3. A room in the Engine 7 Fire Station, 265 Highland Avenue.

Ward Six

• Precinct 1. A room in the John F Kennedy School, 5 Cherry Street. - Sartwell Avenue Entrance.
• Precinct 2. A room in the Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Avenue.
  
• Precinct 3. A room in the Holy Bible Baptist Church, 14 Chapel Street.

Ward Seven

• Precinct 1. A room in the senior center, 167 Holland Street.
• Precinct 2. A room in the West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Boulevard - Raymond Avenue Entrance.
• Precinct 3. The VNA Assisted Living Facility, 405 Alewife Brook Parkway

Absentee Voting

Voters who are unable to vote on Election Day because of physical disability, religious beliefs or absence from the town may vote by absentee ballot.Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the Town Clerk or the Office of the Secretary of State.

Applications may be submitted in person or by mail. All absentee ballots must be mailed out so the Town Clerk reminds everyone to allow time for the ballot to be mailed to you so that you will get them in time for the election.Click Here for an application.

A “family member” may submit an application for someone. The voter or a family member must sign all applications, under the pains and penalties of perjury, before a ballot will be made available. Click Here for an application for a family member.

In a primary election, a voter who is not registered in a political party must specify the ballot of the party of choice in the application. You will not become registered in a party because of your participation in a primary.

Helpful Links

• Check your voter registration status >>>
• Check your polling location >>>
• Register to Vote >>>
• Online apply for an absentee ballot >>>
• Primary Voting: What ballot can I take? >>>