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2026 Massachusetts Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Massachusetts, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Massachusetts

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 23, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Massachusetts requires early voting for general elections to run roughly 11 days before Election Day through the Friday before, with local variation on hours including weekends.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 24, 2026
Mail/online registration closes 10 days before the election; Massachusetts has no same-day registration for regular elections.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 30, 2026
No excuse is required for mail voting; ballot applications should be submitted well before the deadline of about 4 business days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by the local election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Massachusetts's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    August 21, 2026 – August 30, 2026
    Massachusetts requires early voting for general elections to run roughly 11 days before Election Day through the Friday before, with local variation on hours including weekends.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    August 22, 2026
    Mail/online registration closes 10 days before the election; Massachusetts has no same-day registration for regular elections.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    August 28, 2026
    No excuse is required for mail voting; ballot applications should be submitted well before the deadline of about 4 business days before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by September 1, 2026
    Mail ballots must be received by the local election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
  2. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 23, 2026 – November 1, 2026
    Massachusetts requires early voting for general elections to run roughly 11 days before Election Day through the Friday before, with local variation on hours including weekends.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 24, 2026
    Mail/online registration closes 10 days before the election; Massachusetts has no same-day registration for regular elections.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    October 30, 2026
    No excuse is required for mail voting; ballot applications should be submitted well before the deadline of about 4 business days before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Mail ballots must be received by the local election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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Local Elections

Local election dates vary by jurisdiction. Find local election information through your Massachusetts elections office.

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Voter Tools

Voter Registration

Register or update your registration through Massachusetts's official portal

Elections Department

Massachusetts official elections office

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Look up your precinct, sample ballot, and where to vote in Massachusetts

Boots on the ground

Massachusetts Family Policy Council

Massachusetts Family Institute

Michael King, Chief Executive Officer

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PO Box 336, Wakefield, MA 01880

Massachusetts Family Institute is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Massachusetts.

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