55 cities and towns in Massachusetts hold municipal elections in November of each odd-numbered year, according to the Secretary of State’s office. In Massachusetts, you must register to vote, update your registration or change your party at least 10 days before any election or town meeting. This year, the deadline is Oct. 25.

In District Seven, voters will have to choose a new councilor for the seat vacated by Tania Fernandes Anderson, who is currently serving a one-month sentence in federal prison after getting arrested in a kickback scheme. In nearly three dozen other communities across the state, voters will be casting ballots for mayor.

Brockton voters head to the polls today to decide a heated race for mayor between Moises Rodrigues and Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, plus a lot more.

Tuesday is Election Day in 55 cities and towns across Massachusetts. Here's a guide to the the contested mayoral and city council races in the Boston area.

Voters across the county are heading to the polls today to decide contested City Council and School Committee races in Pittsfield, a mayoral contest as well as City Council and

Election Day is on Tuesday for twelve communities in western Massachusetts, where voters will decide on various local races, including mayoral contests and council seats.

Voters are deciding who they want to represent them in the mayor's office and city council. Polls are open in Boston, and most communities, until 8 p.m.

Taunton voters head to the polls today to decide a contentious race for mayor between Shaunna O'Connell and Estele Borges, plus a lot more.

Fifty-five Massachusetts communities, including Framingham, Marlborough and Franklin, hold biennial elections today.

It’s time for voters to make their picks for local government. If you need to get caught up, we've got you covered.