The Election Department directs all Municipal, State and Federal Elections within the City of Revere. We operate with fairness and impartiality while adhering to Massachusetts General Laws, Campaign Finance Laws and the revised ordinances of the City of Revere when assisting candidates and residents in all aspects of the Electoral process. We administer Campaign Finance Law for Candidates and Committees filing on the Municipal level. We promote voter registration and participation in the Electoral process.
About Us
The Election Department serves as a link to the residents of the City of Revere by conducting an Annual City Census and every ten years serves as liaison for the Federal Census. Census data is used to determine Congressional representation and Legislative Districts. Census responses provides funding for vital programs in the city.
The Election Department provides a variety of supplemental services to assist residents within the community. We offer proof of residence for a tax abatement, Welcome Home bonuses for Veteran’s, Life certificates for pension renewals, voter identification cards and Notary Public services. For fees related to these services, please contact our office.
Election Results
The Election Department now provides access to interactive election results. Check different Elections, different races, sort by ward and precinct or download the raw data. Results are available from 2010 to present.
Apply to be a Poll Worker If you would like to provide your services to the community by working at the polls as a paid Election Official please complete the application and return it to the Election Department.
Voter Information
Register to Vote
You can register to vote online, by US Mail, or in person at Revere City Hall.
You must be a United States citizen and a resident of Massachusetts to vote. You have to be 18 on or before Election Day. If you are 18 after the deadline but before Election Day, you can register to vote. You still need to register by the deadline. Additionally, any Massachusetts citizen sixteen (16) years of age can preregister.
Inactive Voters
There are a number of reasons why a voter registration may be considered inactive. According to the State's Election Day Legal Summary page:
The check in process for inactive voters involves a number of steps. The pertinent regulation states in pertinent part:
If the name, address or party enrollment of a person claiming the right to vote appear on the voting list as an inactive voter, the presiding officer shall allow such inactive voter to vote upon written affirmation by the inactive voter of his current and continuous residence in the municipality. . ., signed under the penalty of perjury. 950 C.M.R. § 54.04(6)(a).
An inactive voter must therefore be provided with the form known as an Affirmation of Current and Continuous Residence, in order to provide the voter with the opportunity to affirm in writing, signed under the penalty of perjury, that they do currently live, and have continuously lived within the municipality. Id. If the voter’s name is on the inactive voters list, the poll worker must also request identification containing the voter’s name and current address. 950 C.M.R. § 54.04(6)(b). If the voter has moved within the municipality, the voter should vote where he is listed on the voter list. Id. Should an inactive voter fail to show identification with his current address, the election official must challenge the voter’s ballot in accordance with the procedures set forth in the “Challenge” section.
The Election Department provides Notary services as needed between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Residents seeking Notary services are requested to call the Election Department prior to their visit to review the requirements.
Notary Process
For a document to be notarized the signer must provide “satisfactory evidence of identity.” This translates into (i) at least 1 current document issued by a federal or state government agency bearing the photographic image of the individual’s face and signature, (ii) the oath or affirmation of a credible witness unaffected by the document or transaction who is personally know to the notary public and who personally knows the individual; or (iii) identification of a individual base on the notary public’s personal knowledge of the identity of the principal; provided, however, that for a person who is not a United States citizen, “satisfactory evidence of identity” shall mean identification of an individual based on a valid passport or other government-issued document evidencing the individual’s nationality or residence and which bears a photographic image of the individual’s face and signature.
The document must be signed in the presence of the Notary.
All signers must be present at the time of the Notary.
The Notary shall witness the document being signed.
If the document does not contain the appropriate Notarial statement or clause, the Notary shall insert this information.
Documents provided in English will be notarized.
Non Attorney Notaries cannot conduct a real estate closing and shall not act as a real estate closing agent.
Notary services are not available for complex Wills, deeds, mortgages or any other document that the Notary Public is not comfortable notarizing.
The following documents cannot be copied or notarized: birth, marriage and death certificates.
The Election Department reserves the right to refuse to notarize any document they are not comfortable notarizing.
The cost to complete a Notary service is $1.25 per page. This cost must be paid in cash.
Campaign Finance Reporting
Candidates and committees in city elections usually file three campaign finance reports in an election cycle: one before a preliminary election, a second before the general election and a third on January 22 of the following year. If there is no Preliminary election in the city, only two reports are required: one is due eight days before the November Election and the second is due on January 22 following the election.
With the exception of the Office of Mayor that is filed online through the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, the reports for all other Offices on the ballot is filed with the Election Department.
Campaign Finance reports are maintained on the cities website for six years from the date of the relevant Election.
During the first week of January each year, the Election Department sends a census form to each residence in the city. We request that you update your household information upon receipt and send it back to our office as soon as possible. If you are new to the city or have not filled out your census for the current year, contact the Election Department and one will be sent to you to complete and return.
In May of each year, we send confirmation cards to all voters who have not replied, requesting that they attest to and/or update their census information. Voters that do not return the confirmation card before August 1 are required to complete an Affirmation of Current and Continuous Residence and provide identification on Election Day.
The Federal Census is different from the Annual City Census. The Federal Census is sent every ten years to every residence in the City of Revere. Each response received is worth $2,300.00 to the City in Federal funding and Congressional representation.
If you have any questions call the Election Department at 781-286-8200.
City Census Dropoff Locations
Drop off sites are available until May 1st of each year, no postage necessary. They are located at The Revere Public Library, 179 Beach Street, Revere Housing Authority, 70 Cooledge Street, St. Jean's Credit Union, 184-186 Shirley Avenue, Citizens Bank, 385 Broadway, East Boston Savings Bank, 126 Squire Road, Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center, 25 Winthrop Avenue, and the Post Office Professional Building, 300 Broadway, Outer Lobby.
Federal Census Information
The 2020 Federal Census process is just now getting under way. More information will be coming on this shortly.
In 1952, the Board of Election Commissioners was established through Chapter 424 of the Acts of 1952, An Act Abolishing the Board of Registrars of Voters of the City of Revere and Establishing a Board of Election Commissioners. The Special Act of the Massachusetts Legislature is part of the City Charter of the City of Revere. The Board of Election Commissioners consists of four persons, of whom two shall always represent each one of the two leading political parties, as defined in section one of chapter fifty of the Massachusetts General Laws. Appointments to the Board of Election Commissioners are for four years beginning April first, except that any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term.
The Board organizes annually in the month of April to choose a Chairman. The Secretary keeps a full and accurate record of the proceedings of the Board meetings and shall cause such notices as the Board may require to be properly posted.
On Election Day, the polls are open from 7am to 8pm.
Does the Election Department offer rides to the polls?
Unfortunately, the Election Department does not have the resources to provide rides to the polls on Election Day. If you need a ride, please contact one of the candidates running for office.
How will Precinct changes affect me?
Precinct changes were effective on January 1, 2012. Although the majority of the changes occurred in Ward 6, some additional streets were affected. Notices were sent in February 2012 to any voter whose polling location had changed. For information on your specific address, please contact the Election Department at 781-286-8200.
Precinct changes will occur after the 2020 Federal census. At that time voters will be notified by mail in the event that changes are made to their ward and precinct.
How do I vote Absentee?
If you are unable to make it to the polls on Election Day and would like to vote absentee, please request an Absentee Ballot Application from the Election Department or click on the link below to obtain a copy of the application. Although we prefer you to fill out our application, we will also accept a signed, hand-written request for an Absentee Ballot with the voter’s contact information clearly provided.
…If I change my name? Whenever you change your name, you must register to vote under your new name. To ensure that we process your request as soon as possible, please be sure to list your former name on the voter registration card.
…If I move? Whenever you move to another city or state, you must register to vote in that city or state and note your former address on the Voter Registration Form. If you move to another residence within the same city, please call our office and request a Change of Address Card so that we can update you in our system. If you move to a new city or state but do not intend to register to vote, we require that you sign a written request to be deleted from our system. This can either be in the form of a letter or you can request the election office to send you a Confirmation Card.
Where can I find information on different political parties?
The Election Office does not offer information on the various political parties. Instead, we encourage you to contact them directly:
Massachusetts Republican PartyR 85 Merrimac St., Suite 400 Boston, MA 02114 www.massgop.org Telephone number: (617) 523-5005 Fax number: (617) 523-6311
Massachusetts Libertarian Party L Chris Crawford Telephone number: (617) 902-0650 Libertarian National Committee, Inc. (LNC) 1444 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3403 (800) elect-us infor@lp.org
Voters may change Party enrollment by visiting the Secretary of States Online Voter Registration site. You can call the Election Department at (781) 286-8200 and request a change of party card to be completed and returned.
What does Unenrolled Status mean?
Unenrolled Status means that you do not belong to any Political Party or Designation. It is the new “independent” status. If you are Unenrolled and choose to vote in a State Primary, you may request a ballot for one of the four political parties: Democrat - D, Republican - R, Green Rainbow - J or Libertarian L. Choosing a ballot for a specific party does not change your enrollment status. If you are Unenrolled before an election, you will remain Unenrolled after the election.
You may change your party online at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm or you may contact the Election Department at 781-286-8200 and a change of party card will be mailed to you to complete and return.
