Three candidate deadlines this week in New Bedford

NEW BEDFORD — Three deadlines are coming up this week for those seeking to be candidates in the city’s elections this year.

Tuesday, Sept. 3,  5 p.m.
Last day and hour for filing certified nomination papers, including Statement of Candidacy with the Board of Election Commissioners

Wednesday, Sept. 3
Deadline to post list of candidates.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 5 P.M.
Last day and hour for filing withdrawals of or objections to nomination papers with the Board of Election Commissioners.

There are two elections coming up before the end of this year in New Bedford:

Preliminary Election:  Tuesday, Oct. 7
Municipal Election:  Tuesday, Nov. 4

The Board of Election Commissioners is responsible for the conduct of all elections in the City of New Bedford.

These responsibilities include voter registration, polling place arrangements, appointment & training of election officials, printing of ballots, preparation of election supplies, purchase, storage and maintenance of voting machines, certification of election results, campaign finance reports, voter activity, certification of nomination papers, and state and local petitions.

For more information, including how to register and to find your voting place,  forms and contacts, go to the commission’s website:
https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/election-commission/

See the full election calendar here.