It seems like we’ve only just recovered from the 2013 mayoral race hangover and already the 2014 primaries are upon us. Finding a place to cast your ballot in Boston doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it’s a rather easy because, let’s face it, Boston isn’t very big and there are over 150 stations scattered throughout the city. Lucky for you, we’ve got every single one available below.
According to Mayor Marty Walsh’s office, Boston boasts some 380,000 registered voters eligible to participate in tomorrow’s primary. The polls open at 7 a.m., won’t close until 8 p.m. and are staffed with a combined 1,600 election officers of which 400 speak fluent Spanish.
Ballots will also be multilingual to accommodate Boston’s diverse population. The mayor’s office notes further that all ballots will be available in both English and Spanish, while those that are English and either Chinese and Vietnamese “will be available in precincts where the population requires them.”
According to a massive study conducted by the Boston Redevelopment Authority pertaining to new Bostonians in 2013-2014, the majority of residents in East Boston and Dorchester speak a language other than English at home, with 68.5 percent and 58.4 percent respectively. In Eastie, too, 49.7 percent of the residents are foreign born, by far the highest ratio of any Boston neighborhood.
By now, it’s too much too late for you to register to vote on Tuesday but if you think you’re registered, but are unsure of your current status, you can check out the Massachusetts Secretary of State website and run a search of your election information.
For more information and voting resources – you know, like who’s actually running for office – check out the Boston Elections Department right here.
Happy voting!
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