Here are the dates and deadlines for the special election to fill the US Senate Seat from Massachusetts. And, as they are scheduled, we'll add the elections to fill the vacated seats in the Massachusetts legislature.
Special Election for Senator in Congress: to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator John F. Kerry, from the Massachusetts Secretary of State's website.
- April 10, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state primary
- April 30, 2013: State Primary
- June 5, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state election
- June 25, 2013: State Election
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Where to Register in Boston
The Boston Elections Department is located in room 241 at Boston City Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on city holidays.
Election Department contact information:
Room 241 Boston City Hall
Telephone: 617.635.3767
Email: Election@cityofboston.gov
You can download forms at: www.cityofboston.gov/elections
Details on Voter Registration
Complete information, including the identification documents you need and other ways to register to vote, can be found at the Elections Page at the Secretary of State's office.
Special Elections to fill vacant seats in the Massachusetts Legislature
Twelfth Essex Representative District: to fill vacancy caused by the death of Representative Joyce A. Spiliotis.
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Twenty-Eighth Middlesex Representative District: to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Stephen Stat Smith.
- February 13, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state primary
- March 5, 2013: State Primary
- March 13, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state election
- April 2, 2013: State Election
Eight Suffolk Representative District: to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Marty Walz.
- May 8, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state primary
- May 28, 2013: State Primary
- June 5, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state election
- June 25, 2013: State Election
First Suffolk Representative District: to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Jack Hart.
- April 10, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state primary
- April 30, 2013: State Primary
- May 8, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state election
- May 28, 2013: State Election
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