For those about to run, we salute you!
AJQ’s presentation from our Jan. 11 candidate info event:
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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.
Running for Office
Handouts from our January 11th event
Nomination Paper Explanation page 1
Nomination Paper Explanation page 2
Nomination Confirmation page 1
Nomination Confirmation Page 2
OCPF Instructions
CPF 101 (create a Candidate Committee)
CPF 101 Sample from Joe
CPF 101 instructions
CPF D103 (appointment of depository bank - not school committee)
CDF D103 Directions
list of depository banks
Voter turnout in 2023 mayoral election
AJQ's calculated vote goals (all races) - click image for PDF
Candidate questionnaires
If you are running for office, please email info@ajustquincy.com to get a link to fill out these forms.
Click on each image below to see the full questionnaire.
