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New Bedford voters unable to travel to the polls for the election on Super Tuesday, March 6, 2012 will be able to cast their ballots on Saturday, March 3, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. at New Bedford City Hall, 133 William St., Room 114.
In this Presidential Primary, voters will cast their votes for President, City Committee Man, State Committee Woman, and Ward Committees. Un-enrolled voters (Independent) will have to choose a Democratic, Republican, or Green Rainbow ballot.
Voters will be able to request an absentee ballot up to 12:00 P.M. the day before the election: Monday, March 5, 2012. All absentee ballots have to be mailed by the voter, but completed ballots can be returned in person to the Election office by 7:45 P.M. on Election Day.
Due to re-drawing of precincts, many of the polling places have changed. This will be the first election with the new ward and precinct lines. Voters who are uncertain as to their voting status or who do not know where their assigned polling location is, should contact the Board of Election Commissioners at (508) 979-1420. Voters can also visit the City’s website www.newbedford-ma.gov to view specimen ballots and find out their polling locations.
The polls will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, March 6, 2012, from 7:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.
