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 Feb 3, 2026 - Massachusetts 1st Middlesex Senate District Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Sat Jan 24, 2026 - In-Person Request by
Sat Jan 24, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Sat Jan 24, 2026 11:59PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received byTue Jan 27, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Feb 3, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
None on RecordTue Mar 3, 2026 - Massachusetts 1st Middlesex Senate District Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Sat Feb 21, 2026 - In-Person Request by
Sat Feb 21, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Sat Feb 21, 2026 11:59PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received byTue Feb 24, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Mar 3, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
None on RecordTue Mar 3, 2026 - Massachusetts 5th Essex Representative District Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Sat Feb 21, 2026 - In-Person Request by
Sat Feb 21, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Sat Feb 21, 2026 11:59PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received byTue Feb 24, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Mar 3, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
None on RecordTue Mar 31, 2026 - Massachusetts 5th Essex Representative District Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Sat Mar 21, 2026 - In-Person Request by
Sat Mar 21, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Sat Mar 21, 2026 11:59PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received byTue Mar 24, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Mar 31, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
None on RecordTue Sep 1, 2026 - Massachusetts Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Sat Aug 22, 2026 - Postmarked by
Sat Aug 22, 2026 - In-Person Request by
Sat Aug 22, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Sat Aug 22, 2026 11:59PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received byTue Aug 25, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Sep 1, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Sat Aug 22, 2026 to Fri Aug 28, 2026
Massachusetts Local Elections
Massachusetts Federal and State Elections
Tue Feb 3, 2026 - Massachusetts 1st Middlesex Senate District Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Not RequiredBallot request serves as voter registration application.
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Jan 27, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Post Received by
Tue Feb 3, 2026 - Email, Online or Fax by
Tue Feb 3, 2026 8:00PM
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Massachusetts 1st Middlesex Senate District Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Not RequiredBallot request serves as voter registration application.
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email, Online or Fax by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Mar 13, 2026 5:00PM
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Massachusetts 5th Essex Representative District Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Not RequiredBallot request serves as voter registration application.
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Post Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Email, Online or Fax by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 8:00PM
Tue Mar 31, 2026 - Massachusetts 5th Essex Representative District Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Not RequiredBallot request serves as voter registration application.
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Mar 24, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email, Online or Fax by
Tue Mar 31, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:00PM
Tue Sep 1, 2026 - Massachusetts Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Not RequiredBallot request serves as voter registration application.
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Aug 25, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email, Online or Fax by
Tue Sep 1, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Sep 11, 2026
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.
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