CITY DEPARTMENTS
Last Website Update:
December 31, 2020 4:11 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
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Fax
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Janet Rowe - City Clerk and Elections Chief
(781) 598-4000
(781) 477-7032
jrowe@lynnma.gov |
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Contact
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Fax
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Karen L. Richard - Administrative Assistant
(781) 586-6805
(781) 477-7032
krichard@lynnma.gov |
Contact
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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 Election Calendar 2021
Number of signatures needed for the office of:
MAYOR:
Five hundred (500) signatures. Not more than 150 of which shall be from any one Ward.
COUNCILOR AT LARGE OR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER:
Three hundred fifty (350) signatures. Not more than 100 of which shall be from any one Ward.
WARD COUNCILOR:
One hundred (100) signatures from the Ward.
*Candidates should collect 20% over the amount needed, to cover for non-voters.
NOMINATION PAPERS TO BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES ONLY, OR TO THEIR AGENTS APPOINTED IN WRITING. (MGL C. 53, §17)
Nomination Papers will be available on Monday, March 22, 2021
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Election Calendar 2021
Friday June 25th - 4 PM: Last Day and Hour to take out nomination papers.
Monday June 28th - 4 PM: Last Day and Hour to file Nomination papers.
Tuesday July 27th - 5 PM: Last Day and Hour for the Board of Election Commissioners for certification. Deadline to certify for Municipal Offices in the City
Monday August 2nd - 10 AM: Drawing for ballot positions in Election Office, Room 203
Wednesday, August 25th - 8 PM: Last day to register to vote for Preliminary Election
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021: PRELIMINARY ELECTION - 7 AM until 8 PM
Friday, September 24th - 5 PM: Last day and hour to file for Recount
Tuesday, September 28th - 10 AM: Drawing for ballot positions Room 203, City Hall
Wednesday, October 13th - 8 PM: Last day to register to vote for Final Election
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd : ELECTION - 7 AM until 8 PM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12th - 5 PM: Last day and hour to file for Recount
Federal Census Maps By Ward - 2012
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 (must still meet registration deadlines set forth below). Please note: that 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 (the Wednesday 20 days before every election) from 8:30 AM to 8 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.
Local Election Information and Resources - Updated November 2, 2020
Lynn Census Information
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 March 2020
| Official City_Lynn_Election_Results_Nov_03_2020 |
| PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - September 1, 2020 |
| PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION 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
Campaign Finance Report Archive | 2018 - 2010
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