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 EDT

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Mon Oct 2, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:00PM EDT

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From 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 EDT

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Tue Nov 7, 2023
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Fri Nov 10, 2023

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From 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 EST

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail by
Tue 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 Voting
From 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 EDT

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Absentee 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 Voting
Thu 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 Record

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue 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 Required

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue 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 Record

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Thu 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 Required

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue 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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