Across the city today, voters will choose who sets their local and school budgets, makes the rules on policy like housing regulations, and determines what investments the community makes in resources like fields and new school buildings.

In-depth voter information is available without a subscription at the Monitor’s election coverage hub, Concord Votes.

Not sure who and what are on your ballot? Here’s a few quick links to get started.

Not sure which voting district/ward you live in? Here’s our guide.

Wondering where to vote? Check this list.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Your city council or school board race might be uncontested – but there’s still a lot for you to vote on. Click here for a rundown of races happening across the city. 

At most polling locations, councilors are collecting donations for a food drive. Food brought to the polls will go to local pantries and service organizations of the councilors’ choice. More info.

What’s going on in the race for mayor? 

What other races are on the ballot?

Every voter in the city will be asked to choose citywide council representatives. The top two finishers from a candidate pool of five will serve in the at-large seats.

Each city ward has a voice on the council: about half of have competitive races. Check the Concord Votes homepage for information on your ward race.

The Concord Board of Education has three of its nine seats up for grabs. West Concord and the South End will see two candidates on the ballot. East Concord and the Heights will see one name on the ballot, with a write-in candidate making moves. Northern and central Concord have an uncontested race.

There are three ballot questions. What do they mean? 

  • Click here for a summary on the “social districts” question. For more info, here’s a link to previous coverage. 
  • The ballot will ask voters about Keno. Click here for an explainer.
  • The Concord School District is seeking voter permission to sell one of its former schools. Click here for a rundown, and more background is available here. (This question only for CSD voters).
Ward map for the City of Concord in 2025.
A map of Concord voting wards. Credit: City of Concord

Catherine McLaughlin is a reporter covering the city of Concord for the Concord Monitor. She can be reached at cmclaughlin@cmonitor.com. You can subscribe to her newsletter, the City Beat, at concordmonitor.com.