New Bedford residents who wish to vote in the November 3 Municipal Election must be registered by Wednesday.

Voters who have an “inactive” voting status because they did not respond to the Annual Street List Census or have not voted in the past 2 to 4 years, will be required to show identification.

They will also be required to complete and sign an affirmation of continuous residence before they may cast their ballot on election day.

Tomasia says the elections office will remain open on until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in order to allow the public more time to complete the voter registration process and make necessary updates to their name or address.

Voters who are unable to get to the polls on Election Day may vote by absentee ballot during regular Election Office hours which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m..

Voters can also request to have an absentee ballot application mailed to their home address.

The New Bedford Election Office will open on Saturday, October 31 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Monday, November 2until 12 p.m. to allow voters additional time to cast an absentee ballot.

Any New Bedford resident whose address has changed since the last election, would like to request an absentee ballot, or is uncertain about their voting status or designated polling location, should contact the New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners at (508) 979-1420.

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