If you are 18 and a Marlborough resident, you are eligible to vote and can register or pre-register online here. You can also pre-register to vote if you are 16 or 17-years-old. You can also use this link to update your voter registration or to update your address or party affiliation. 

Check out the polling locations here.

• Here are some terms about local government:

  • Absentee Ballot - opportunity for someone to still vote without being present on the day/location of the election. It typically allows older residents or college students the ability to vote when they are unable to come to the polling location. 

  • At-Large - jurisdiction of 4 members of the City Council in which they represent the entire City. Sam serves as an At-Large Councilor. 

  • Precinct - jurisdictions within a Ward. Each Ward in Marlborough has two precincts. For example, Ward 1 has 2 precincts and they may be written out as 1-1 and 1-2 with the second number noting the precinct. 

  • Pre-register to Vote - Massachusetts, like other states, allows 16 and 17 year-olds to pre-register or sign up in advance (before turning 18) to vote so that when they turn 18 they are automatically registered to vote. This can be done online or as part of obtaining a MA driver’s license. 

  • Terms - this is the length of time in office. City Councilors and the Mayor serve 2-year terms and School Committee members serve 4-year terms. 

  • Ward - a District in the city. Marlborough has 7 Wards and thus, 7 Ward Councilors, 1 for each Ward.