Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Massachusetts poll hours for the next listed election are 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m..
State Election Guide
Massachusetts election dates and voter deadlines
Massachusetts 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Massachusetts election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
What's on the Massachusetts ballot in 2026?
Massachusetts's current statewide calendar includes Massachusetts General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, every registered voter can vote in a primary election. You do not need to be a party member to participate, but your party registration may affect your ballot options.
Election Calendar
Massachusetts current and upcoming election dates
Massachusetts General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official Massachusetts General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Early voting begins
Early voting starts 17 days preceding a biennial state election and any city or town election held on the same day as a biennial state election. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
You can register or pre-register to vote with a mail-in voter registration form. Print, fill out, and sign the voter registration form. Mail the signed form to your local election office. Your voter registration form...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
The deadline to register to vote, update your registration, or change your party is 10 days before any election or town meeting. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Voter Registration Deadline Online
Voter registration forms submitted online must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the date of the voter registration deadline. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Voting By Mail Ballot Deadline
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: 5 p.m., October 27
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Early voting ends
Early voting ends four days before Election Day.
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Massachusetts
Time off for voting
Confirm Massachusetts time-off-for-voting rules with state election officials or your employer before Election Day.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Vote at your assigned polling place and review Massachusetts voter ID or check-in requirements before you go.
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Register before the listed Massachusetts deadline unless state or local election officials confirm an Election Day registration option for your address.