What Voters Need to Know: Worcester Municipal Elections Tomorrow
Worcester is not short on loud opinions. Learn how to make your voice heard, voter’s rights and how to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2025
Why should I vote?
Most Worcester residents are disconnected from our leadership. A small percentage of the city currently controls the vote unless we turn out. This means the 17-20% of the population of Worcester, reported by Worcester Guardian yesterday, chose YOUR leadership. Participating in the election means you have a say in who you want to lead your city going forward and how.
What’s Up Worcester encourages voter participation Nov. 4
What am I voting for?
- Mayor: Leader of the city. The mayor also serves as the City Council President and Chair of the school Committee
- City Counselors: There are 5 specific district seats and 6 at-large. City counselors serve two-year terms and are responsible for approving the municipal budget, setting policy priorities and overseeing the city manager.
- School Committee: There are 6 district and 2 at-large seats. The school committee sets educational goals and standards, approves the public education budget and supervises the Superintendent.
Where do I vote?
If you are registered to vote and have not sent a mail-in ballot, you will vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at your assigned polling location between 7am and 8pm.
You can find your polling location through the City of Worcester voter database by entering your last name and date of birth. The results will show your district/ward/precinct and voter status. If you are not registered to vote in this election, you must wait to vote until you are officially in the database and cannot vote tomorrow.
What should I know?
Ballots are available in ENGLISH and SPANISH
WUW Confirmed By Phone 11/3/25 with Election commission
Expect security measures: Police and poll workers are at polling locations to ensure public safety and cannot influence or intimidate voters. Weapons are strictly prohibited. Any act of lawlessness, interference, intimidation, violence or threat of violence is an arrestable offense.
Be prepared to wait in line: Dress for the weather. Use your assistive device, if needed
Stay Calm: There is no reason to engage with police or opposition. Get in, cast a ballot, get out.
It is good practice to always carry personal ID. According to the MA Secretary of State election division, “you may need to show identification (driver’s license, state ID card, recent utility bill, rent receipt or lease, copy of a voter registration affidavit, letter from a school dormitory or housing office) if:
- You are voting for the first time in Massachusetts
- You’re on the inactive voter list
- You’re casting a provisional or challenged ballot
- The poll worker has a practical and legal reason to ask for identification”
What are my Voting Rights?
Voter rights are the legal protections that ensure every eligible citizen can participate freely and fairly in elections. In the United States, these rights are protected by federal and state laws. You can vote if you meet age, residency and
Key voter rights include:
- Right to Register and Vote: Every U.S. citizen aged 18 or older has the right to register and vote in federal, state, and local elections, as long as they meet residency and eligibility requirements.
- Right to Vote Free from Discrimination: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or membership in a language minority group.
- Right to Accessibility: Voters with disabilities must have equal access to polling places and voting methods, including accessible voting machines.
- Right to Assistance: Voters who need help due to language barriers, disabilities, or literacy issues can receive assistance from a person of their choice (except their employer or union representative).
- Right to a Provisional Ballot: If a voter’s eligibility is questioned at the polls, they can cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted once eligibility is confirmed.
- Right to Privacy: Every voter has the right to cast their ballot in private without intimidation or coercion.
Who should I vote for?
This is an entirely personal decision. WUW recommends investigating the candidates and considering your party line, the issues you care about most, and wat will benefit you and Worcster as a city.
Candidates
How do I fill out a ballot?
See a Sample Ballot
What’s Up Worcester wants you to know your voice matters and we hope this information has been useful. We take no political stance and simply want to keep our neighbors informed. For further information refer to the Elections Committee.
Betsey Taft Kennedy, Managing Editor, What’s Up Worcester, betsey@whatsupworcester.com
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