For those about to run, we salute you!
AJQ’s presentation from our Jan. 11 candidate info event:
Tuesday, May 6 Nomination papers released by Board of Registrars Tuesday, July 15, Deadline: 5 pm Deadline to submit nomination papers for certification to Board of Registrars Tuesday, July 29, Deadline: 5 pm Deadline to file certified nomination papers, including Statement of Candidacy, with Clerk Wednesday, July 30 Post a list of candidates in City Clerk’s Office Thursday, July 31, Deadline: 5 pm Deadline for objections and/or withdrawal of nomination papers Friday, August 1, 10 am Ballot position drawing for Preliminary Election Monday, August 11, Deadline: 5 pm Last Day and Hour for All Candidates to File Campaign Finance Reports Saturday, August 23 Deadline to Register to Vote for Preliminary Election |
Saturday, August 23, 8:30 am Early Voting Begins Monday, August 25, Deadline: 5 pm Last Day to Apply for Vote by Mail Ballots for Preliminary Election Tuesday, August 26 Post warrant for Preliminary Thursday, August 28 Early voting ends Friday, August 29, Deadline: 5 pm Last Day and Hour to Apply for Absentee Ballots in person for Preliminary Election Tuesday, September 2 Preliminary Election (polls open 7 am - 8 pm) Monday, September 8, Deadline: 5 pm Last Day and Hour to File Recount Petition or withdraw from nomination (written acceptance required by a write-in or sticker candidate who won in a write-in campaign to the City Clerk). Last Day and Hour for Objections. Tuesday, October 14, Deadline: 5 pm Last Day and Hour for All Candidates to File Campaign Finance Reports |
Saturday, October 25 Deadline to Register to Vote for November 4, 2025 City Election Saturday, October 25, 8:30 am Early voting begins Tuesday, October 28, 5 pm Deadline to Apply for Vote by Mail Ballots for the Election Tuesday, October 28 Post Warrant for the Election Friday, October 31 Early voting ends Monday, November 3 12 Noon: Last Day and Hour to Apply for Absentee Ballot for November 4, 2025 City Election Tuesday, November 4, 7 am - 8 pm Election Day Friday, November 14, Deadline: 5 pm Last Day and Hour to File Recount Petition Monday, January 26, 2026, Deadline: 5 pm Last Day and Hour for All Candidates to File Campaign Finance Reports |
The jobs
All nine Quincy city council seats (six ward and three at-large) will be on the ballot this year.
Learn more about the job:
Public office profile suite (She Should Run)
City councils (Massachusetts Municipal Association)
Rules of the Quincy City Council
Three School Committee seats will also be on the ballot.