2026 Election Dates and Deadlines
Statewide Election Dates
November 3, 2026: State Election
Voter Registration Deadline is Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Vote by Mail Application Deadline is Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Vote by Mail
Massachusetts voters now have the option to vote early by mail in all Municipal, State and Federal Elections, with no excuse required. The last day and time to request a Ballot by Mail is Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 5:00pm.
Early In-Person Voting at City Hall for State Primary
Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday, October 18, 2026 9:00am- 1:00pm
Monday, October 19, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, October 23, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday, October 25, 2026 9:00am- 1:00pm
Monday, October 26, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 8:30am - 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday, October 29, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday, October 30, 2026 8:30am - 3:00pm
Vote in Person on Election Day
All Voting takes place at your precinct on election day.
Information about where to vote on Election Day can be found here.
Voter Registration
You can check your voter registration status by visiting the Secretary of State’s website. Online Voter Application
If you have not yet registered to vote, you may do so by visiting the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall or you may register online. Online Voter Application. The deadline to register to vote in any election is ten (10) days prior to the date of the election.
Sample Ballots
What does “U” or “Unenrolled” Mean?
When registering to vote, you have the option of choosing “unenrolled” under party enrollment or designation. This is commonly referred to as “independent” and means you are not enrolled in a party but ARE a registered voter. You will be allowed to vote in a party primary if you are listed as unenrolled. You will simply need to notify the poll worker which party ballot you would like to use. You will not need to change back to “unenrolled” after choosing a party ballot. Unenrolled does not mean that you are not registered to vote.
Have you Moved?
You must update your voter registration every time you move, even within the same city. If you have moved, you can update your voter registration by filling out a new voter registration form Voter Registration English.(PDF) and returning it to the City Clerk’s Office or by making the change online. Online Voter Application