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 Sep 3, 2024 - Massachusetts State Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Sat Aug 24, 2024 - In-Person Request by
Sat Aug 24, 2024 5:00PM - Online by
Sat Aug 24, 2024 11:59PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail byMon Aug 26, 2024
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Tue Sep 3, 2024 8:00PM
- Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Sep 6, 2024
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Sat Aug 24, 2024 to Fri Aug 30, 2024
Tue Nov 5, 2024 - Massachusetts General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Online by
Sat Oct 26, 2024 - Postmarked by
Sat Oct 26, 2024 - In-Person Request by
Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail byTue Oct 29, 2024
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Nov 8, 2024 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Sat Oct 19, 2024 to Fri Nov 1, 2024
Massachusetts Local Elections
Massachusetts Federal and State Elections
Tue Sep 3, 2024 - Massachusetts State Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byUOCAVA voter who misses the absentee ballot request deadline can still submit a FWAB until 8 p.m. on September 3rd.
Mon Aug 26, 2024 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Sep 3, 2024 8:00PM
Tue Nov 5, 2024 - Massachusetts General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Oct 29, 2024 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Nov 15, 2024 5:00PM
Massachusetts Local Elections
Go to the Sample Ballot Lookup for candidate names and to learn of any ballot measures and proposed state constitutional amendments on your ballot.