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2008 ELECTION SCHEDULE:
State Primary: September 16, 2008; last day to register:  Wednesday, August 27th at 8 p.m. General/Presidential : November 4, 2008; last day to register: Wednesday, October 15th at 8 p.m.

DON'T BE AN "INACTIVE" VOTER
If you haven't returned your Census/Confirmation Card, you become "Inactive"; when you go to the polls you will have to prove you still live at your Cambridge address, fill out a form and show identification.  Don't wait ! Return your Census/Confirmation Card now !  You can check your registration status by calling 617-349-4361 or emailing Elections2@cambridgema.gov

Absentee Ballots for the State Primary on September 16th are available at the Election Commission office for over-the-counter voting for voters who are unable to go to the polls on Election Day due to physical disability, religious belief, or absence from the City.  Absentee Ballot Applications must be made by Noon on Monday, September 15th.  Office hours: Monday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - Noon with special hours Friday, September 12th until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 13th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m


 


Commissioners: Polyxane S. Cobb (Left), Darleen G. Bonislawski (Front), Artis B. Spears (Right), Ethridge A. King, Jr. (Back).

The Cambridge Election Commission is responsible for supervising all federal, state and municipal elections within the City; providing voter registration; certifying nomination papers and initiative petitions; conducting an annual census; administering municipal campaign and political finance reportingfor the City; and implementing Chapter 2.118 of the Cambridge Municipal Code known as the "Ethics Ordinance".

Board of Election Commissioners:
Artis B. Spears
Darleen G. Bonislawski
Ethridge A. King, Jr.(Chair)
Polyxane S. Cobb



Election Staff: Nicolas Leon Jr., Esther Layne, Virginia Kelley, Marsha Weinerman, Elizabeth Ahsanullah, Melissa Murray, Rick Borrows, Karen Francis. Not Pictured: Elaine Marchant

Marsha Weinerman:Executive Director

Office Hours:
Cambridge Election Commission
51 Inman Street
First Floor
Cambridge,MA 02139
Phone: (617) 349-4361
Fax: (617) 349-4366
Monday:8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday to Thursday:8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday:8:30 a.m.-Noon

Email to:Elections2@Cambridgema.gov 

 

 

 

 


 


 Department Spotlight
2008 ELECTION SCHEDULE
Sept. 16 State Primary Information
2008 STATE PRIMARY CANDIDATES
POLLING PLACE ACTIVITY POLICY
Where do I vote?
Voter Registration Events
2008 Street Listing Book Available

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