CITY DEPARTMENTS
Last Website Update:
September 18, 2023 2:51 PM
Welcome to the City Elections and Voting Webpage
The Election's Office is responsible for Voter Registration, Proof of Residence, Annual City Census, Nomination Papers and Preparations for all Elections.
Please select an item from the left hand menu to view information and download links to available files and forms. You may also contact us by mail, phone, fax, or email with your questions or if you require any additional information.
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Our Office Information |
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Contact
Phone
Fax
Email |
Janet Rowe - City Clerk and Elections Chief
(781) 598-4000
(781) 477-7032
jrowe@lynnma.gov |
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Contact
Phone
Fax
Email |
Karen L. Richard - Administrative Assistant
(781) 586-6805
(781) 477-7032
krichard@lynnma.gov |
Contact
Phone
Fax
Email |
Sarah M. Bullock - Election Coordinator
(781) 586-6803
(781) 477-7032
sbullock@lynnma.gov |
| Our Office |
Room 203 - Lynn City Hall |
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday |
8:30 AM to 4 PM
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| Tuesday |
8:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday |
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
City of Lynn 2023 Election Information
SEPTEMBER PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL RESULTS - SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Official Preliminary_Election_Results_Sep_05_2023
2023 WARD SPECIFIC, NON-PARTISAN BALLOT SAMPLES
Download the Sample Preliminary Ballots For Setember 5th, 2023
2023 ELECTION WARRANT
The 2023 Warrant will be posted once it is completed.
2023 ELECTION DATES
- Preliminary : Tuesday, September 5, 2023
-Local Election : Tuesday, November 7, 2023
2023 POLLING PLACES
The polls will be opened at 7 AM and close at 8 PM. Votes will be cast for: Ward Councilor, Councilor At Large, and School Committee.
View An Interactive Polling Location Map For Lynn
Welcome To Our Frequently Asked Questions Page
We are featuring questions and answers to help inform voters of the election process. If you have a question you would like us to answer, or if you would like more information on a specific topic, we are happy to help.
Please call our office at (781) 586-6805 and/or email me here.
Janet Rowe
City Clerk/Chief of Elections
HOW CAN I REGISTER TO VOTE?
Voter registrations can be found on line at our website or in our office in City Hall, Room 203. We will mail you a confirmation with your polling location information. You can also register at the RMV and on the State Election website.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM REGISTERED TO VOTE?
You can call our office at (781) 586-6805, email us at krichard@lynnma.gov, visit our City of Lynn website and go to Chief of Elections drop down menu to register vote or you can visit the Secretary of State website and enter your info to see if you are registered, where you vote and it will list your political party. It will also show your voting status (active or inactive).
WHEN IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR AN ELECTION?
The last day and hour to register to vote for an election is ten (10) days prior to the election at 5 PM in the Election office, Room 203, Lynn City Hall.
Please see our website to download and application or go to the Secretary of State Website and register on line (if you have a Massachusetts driving license)
WHAT ARE MY VOTING OPTIONS?
- Polling locations: All registered voters in the City of Lynn can vote on voting day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at their specific polling location. A list of polling locations is available on this website under “where do I vote”.
- Vote by Mail: Chapter 29, Acts 2021-The State of Massachusetts has approved “vote by mail ballots” in 2021 (no reason required). You may request a vote by mail ballot by filling out the application (on this website) and send it to the Election office by mail, email or in person. This application must have a “real signature” (no font signature). The last day to request that a “mail in ballot” be sent to you is 4 business days before the election (the Wednesday before the election if on a Tuesday). As soon as the ballots are available, we will mail them out. Whether you choose to mail it back, drop it in our Vote Box outside City Hall or deliver in hand, all ballots must be received in this office by 8:00 PM on Election Day. Any ballots received after this deadline will not be accepted. Even if they are postmarked prior to the deadline, they do not count. The ballot must be physically here in our office by 8pm on voting day.
- Vote by Absentee Ballot by Mail: Chapter 29, Acts 2021- Voters may request that an “absentee ballot” be mailed to them if they are not able to get to the polls on Election Day for qualifying reasons, (per the State, fear of Covid is considered a physical disability). You may request an absentee ballot be mailed to you by filling out the application (on our website) send it to the Election office by mail, email or in person. This application must have a “real signature” (no font signature).The last day to request an absentee ballot to be sent to you by mail is four (4) business days before the election (the Wednesday before the election if on a Tuesday). As soon as the ballots are available, we will mail them out. Whether you choose to mail it back, drop it in our vote box outside City Hall or deliver in hand, all ballots must be received in this office by 8:00 PM on Election Day. Any ballots received after this deadline will not be accepted. Even if they are postmarked prior to the deadline, they do not count. The ballot must be physically here in our office by 8pm on voting day.
- Vote by Absentee Ballot in Person: Voters may come into the Election office, if they are not able to get to the polls on Election Day for qualifying reasons, Per the State “ if a voter wants to vote absentee in person, if they qualify (fear of Covid is considered a physical disability), this must be arranged at the convenience of the local election official and they don’t have to allow walk in voting”. The deadline for this option is the day before the election at 12:00 PM.
- Early In Person Voting: For the Presidential and State Elections, early voting was offered in the foyer of City Hall. Voters came in during hours specified by the Election Office. Weekend hours were available during the Presidential Election. This option was mandated by the State and we were reimbursed by the State for election poll workers and police details. The State does not mandate local municipal elections so the cost of this option would have to be encumbered by the City. The “early in person voting” at City Hall would also have to be approved by the City Council Public Property Committee and again by the City Council to use this location as a polling place. This option was very costly particularly since we had to hire additional workers during the Pandemic in order to comply with regulations by the Public Health Director.
WHY WOULD I NEED AN ID AT THE POLLS?
An ID is required from:
- “Inactive Voter”: When a voter does not answer the annual street listing (mailed each year), and/or their letter is returned to us as undeliverable from the Post Office, the Election Department deems that voter “inactive” since we are not sure if the voter has moved or is deceased. The inactive status is there to protect the voter. When the voter comes to vote, the poll worker will call the election office to verify that they are inactive at that address. The voter will be asked to fill out an “Affirmation of Continuous Residence” in Lynn. They will then have to show an ID (either license, bank statement, utility bill, lease, anything with their name and address on it). This procedure is done is to protect the voter to ensure no one else is trying to vote in their name. If they live at a new address in Lynn, that new address will be changed after the election and a confirmation will be sent to the voter informing them of their new polling location.
- “Voting for first time: If we receive your voter registration by mail, we will send you a confirmation letting you know your polling location. The confirmation may indicate you are required to show an ID at the polls. (either license, bank statement, utility bill, lease, anything with their name and address on it). This is a one-time requirement. You may also call us at 781-586-6805 if you have any question on voting for the first time.
HOW DO I RETURN MY “MAIL IN” OR “ABSENTEE BALLOT”?
Please follow the instructions in your ballot packet. Make sure you print your name and address (unless a label is attached with that information) and make sure your SIGNATURE is on the ballot envelope. We cannot accept ballots if they are not signed. You can then mail the ballot through the U.S. Postal Service (please make sure postage is sufficient and allow 7 days for mailing), drop it in our 24 hour Vote Mail Box located at the City Hall rear door on Johnson Street side, or hand deliver it to our office.
All ballots received by 8pm on voting day will be accepted. Any ballots received after the deadline will be time stamped upon receipt and they will not be counted.
The State Election office encourages voters to mail their ballot back early, as it can take up to seven days for mail delivery. “The postmark is not relevant; what’s relevant is when the ballots arrive”, which must be by 8pm on Election Day. We recommend you use our 24 hour Vote Mail Box located outside City Hall as we retrieve ballots at least 3 times per day. You can also hand deliver it to our office during regular business hours. This box is emptied and locked at 8pm on Election Day.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BALLOT WAS RECEIVED BY THE ELECTION OFFICE?
You can track your ballot online by clicking here and visiting the State's website.:
This page will tell you the date we mailed your ballot to you, the day we received it back and the status (pending or accepted). You can also call our office 781-586-6805 (in case the website has not been updated) and we will let you know if we received the ballot. It is always a good idea to check on your ballot as they can get lost or delayed in the mail. We are happy to help you over the phone, so please call to verify.
WHAT IS AN AUXILIARY BALLOT?
Auxiliary Ballot: A Ballot that was rejected by the machine for any number of reasons: A pencil was used or the circle was not completely colored in, check marked, dash, or line used to mark ballot incorrectly, ballot torn or mutilated in any way. These ballots must be counted by hand by Election Department.
WHAT IS A PROVISIONAL BALLOT?
Provisional Ballot: A voter can vote “provisionally, when they come to the polls to vote and they are not listed at the address, they are marked off as already voted by another method, e.g. early voting, mail in voting, absentee voting or for any other reason. These ballots must be validated by the Election office before they are counted.
Federal Census Maps By Ward - 2012
Vote By Mail
Download the City of Lynn "Vote By Mail" Application below. This application is in both English and Spanish.
Voting Information
Who Can Vote, Voter Registration Information and State Voting Resources
Who can register to vote? Only a person who is:
• A US citizen
• A resident of Massachusetts, residing in Lynn
• 18 years old on or before election day (See the registration deadlines below).
Please note: All requirements above must be met in order to register.
How to I register to vote online? In order to register to vote online, you must have a signature on file with the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
If you currently have a Massachusetts driver's license or state ID card, you may use the online voter registration application to register, update your address, or change your party affiliation.
Voter registration forms submitted online must be submitted by midnight on the date of the voter registration deadline. Visit our Online Voting tab on this page.
How to I register to vote in person? If you would like to register in-person, you may do so at the Lynn Election Office Room 203, Lynn City Hall, as well as at the Elections Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.
If registering in person, you must register before the voter registration deadline. The City Clerk’s Office holds a voter registration event on the deadline (10 days before every election) SATURDAY from 9 AM to 5 PM in order to facilitate voter registration. These voter registration events are held in the Election Office Room 203
How do I register to vote by mail? If you prefer to register by mail, please obtain and complete a mail-in registration form. To obtain a mail-in registration form please call our Election office at 781-586-6803 or you can download the National Voter Registration form.
Mail the completed form to:
City Clerk Elections Office
3 City Hall Square - Room 203
Lynn, MA 01901
You should receive a confirmation notice in 2 to 3 weeks. If you do not receive a confirmation notice, or wish to confirm your voter registration status, please contact the Election Office at (781) 586-6803 to verify your voting status.
When registering by mail, your voter registration form must be postmarked by the voter registration deadline for you to be eligible.
Massachusetts Online Voter Registration
Welcome to the Online Voter Registration System. To submit an online application, you must have a valid driver's license, learner's permit, or non-driver ID issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). You must also have a signature on file with the RMV.
If you don't have an RMV ID, you can still use the online system to create an application. PRINT and sign the completed form, and then mail or bring it to your local election official.
Use this online system to:
- Apply to register to vote in Massachusetts
- Change your name or address for voter registration purposes
- Enroll in a political party, change your party enrollment, or unenroll from a party
To check your current voter registration status in Massachusetts, click here.
If you have questions, contact the Elections Division.
To begin select one of the following:
Election Results Archive - Updated November 30, 2022)
| Official_Election_Results_Sep_05_2023 |
| Official Election Results_November 8, 2022 |
| Unofficial Election Results_November 8, 2022 |
| Official_Primary Election Results_September 6, 2022 |
| Official City_Lynn_Election_Results_Nov_02_2021 |
| OFFICIAL RESULTS PRELIMINARY ELECTION - SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 |
| Official City_Lynn_Election_Results_Nov_03_2020 |
| PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - September 1, 2020 |
| PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS - MARCH 03, 2020 |
| PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION WARRANT - MARCH 03, 2020 |
| OFFICIAL RESULTS FOR NOVEMBER 05, 2019 ELECTION |
| Election Results - November 6, 2018 |
| Primary Election Results September 4, 2018 (Unofficial) |
| Special Election Results - March 06, 2017 |
| Special Election Primary For March 06, 2018 |
| Election Results - November 7, 2017 |
| Primary Election Results - September 12, 2017 |
| Special Election Results From March 21, 2017 |
| Official State Election Results - November 8, 2016 |
| Initial State Election Results - November 8, 2016 |
| Primary Election Results - September 8, 2016 |
| State Election Results - May 10, 2016 |
| Primary Election Results - April 12, 2016 |
| Primary Election Results - March 01, 2016 |
| Municipal Election Results - November 3, 2015 |
| State Election Results - November 4, 2014 |
| State Primary Election Results - September 9, 2014 |
| Municipal Election Results - November 5, 2013 |
| Municipal Primary Election Results - September 17, 2013 |
| State Election Results - June 25, 2013 |
| Special Senatorial Election Results - May 1, 2013 |
| State Election Results - November 6, 2012 |
| State Primary Election Results - September 6, 2012 |
| Municipal Primary Election Results - March 6, 2012 |
| Municipal Primary Election Results - November 8, 2011 |
| Municipal Primary Election Results - September 20, 2011 |
| Final Results For Lynn - November 2, 2010 |
| Primary State Results - September 14, 2010 |
| Special Senatorial Election Results - January 19, 2010 |
| Special Senatorial Primary Results - December 8, 2009 |
| Municipal Election Results - November 3, 2009 |
Municipal Primary Election Results - September 15, 2009 |
| City of Lynn's 2008 Election Results |
Election Officer Application
Please Download/Print/Type and complete all information clearly and send back to:
By Mail: Lynn Election Department, City Hall, Room 203, Lynn, MA 01901
By Fax: (781) 477-7032 or E-mail as attachment: krichard@lynnma.gov
Lynn Elected Officials January, 2022 – December, 2023
MAYOR - 4 YEAR TERM |
Jared C. Nicholson |
D |
19 Merrill Avenue |
01902 |
(617)
780-6474 |
COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE - 2 YEAR TERM |
Brian M. Field |
D |
9 Lois Lane |
01905 |
(781)
953-4841 |
Brian P. LaPierre |
D |
2 Rand Street |
01904 |
(617)
974-1243 |
Nicole D. McClain |
D |
99 Eutaw Avenue |
01902 |
(781)
315-2077 |
Hong L. Net |
D |
20 Holyoke Street |
01905 |
(781)
309-7771 |
SCHOOL COMMITTEE - 2 YEAR TERM |
Brian K. Castellanos |
D |
693 Western Avenue |
01905 |
(781)
346-2087 |
Donna M. Coppola |
D |
300 Lynn Shore Drive |
01902 |
(781)
593-4433 |
Eric C. Dugan |
U |
243 Cedar Brook road |
01904 |
(781)
640-8284 |
Lorraine Gately |
D |
123 Edgemere Road |
01904 |
(781)
592-2713 |
Tiffany Magnolia |
D |
16 Bowler Street |
01904 |
(781)
816-3546 |
Lennin “Lenny” Pena |
D |
59 Ingalls Street |
01902 |
(781)
632-8646 |
WARD COUNCILORS - 2 YEAR TERM |
1. |
Wayne A. Lozzi |
D |
335 Den Quarry Road |
01904 |
(781)
595-2389 |
2. |
Richard B. Starbard |
R |
221 Verona Street |
01904 |
(781)
599-7999 |
3. |
Coco Alinsug |
D |
18 Merrill Avenue |
01902 |
(781)
913-3747 |
4. |
Richard C. Colucci |
D |
265 Ocean Street |
01902 |
(781)
595-3048 |
5. |
Dianna Chakoutis |
D |
39 Thistle Street |
01905 |
(781)
595-4779 |
6. |
Frederick Hogan |
D |
17 LaGrange Terrance |
01902 |
(781)
244-7921 |
7. |
John “Jay” Walsh, Jr. |
D |
16 Raddin Street |
01905 |
(781)
389-6320 |
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