Massachusetts Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the Massachusetts Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when Massachusetts elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Massachusetts elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Federal and State Elections
Tue Oct 10, 2023 - Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Hampshire Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:00PM EDTAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byMon Oct 2, 2023 5:00PM EDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Oct 10, 2023 8:00PM EDT
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Tue Sep 26, 2023 to Fri Oct 6, 2023
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Hampshire Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:00PM EDTAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDTAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Tue Nov 7, 2023
- Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Nov 10, 2023
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Fri Oct 20, 2023 to Fri Nov 3, 2023
Tue Mar 5, 2024 - Massachusetts Presidential Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:00PM ESTAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail byTue Feb 27, 2024
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Tue Mar 5, 2024
- Postmarked by
Tue Mar 5, 2024 8:00PM EST - Post Received by
Fri Mar 8, 2024 5:00PM EST
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Fri Feb 23, 2024 to Sun Mar 3, 2024
Massachusetts Local Elections
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - City of Boston General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:00PM EDTAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDTAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Tue Nov 7, 2023
- Postmarked by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST - Post Received by
Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:00PM EST
Early Voting Available
Early VotingThu Oct 19, 2023 to Fri Nov 3, 2023
Massachusetts Federal and State Elections
Tue Oct 10, 2023 - Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Hampshire Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
None on RecordAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Oct 3, 2023 5:00PM EDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:00PM EDT - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:00PM EDT
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Hampshire Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:00PM EST
Tue Mar 5, 2024 - Massachusetts Presidential Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
None on RecordAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byThu Feb 29, 2024 5:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Postmarked by
Tue Mar 5, 2024 8:00PM EST - Received by
Tue Mar 5, 2024 8:00PM EST - Post Received by
Fri Mar 8, 2024 5:00PM EST
Massachusetts Local Elections
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - City of Boston General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Postmarked by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST - Received by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST - Post Received by
Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:00PM EST
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