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 by
Tue Jan 27, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Feb 3, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

None on Record

Tue 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 by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

None on Record

Tue 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 by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

None on Record

Tue 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 by
Tue Mar 24, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Mar 31, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

None on Record

Tue 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 by
Tue Aug 25, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue Sep 1, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Sat Aug 22, 2026 to Fri Aug 28, 2026

Massachusetts Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

Massachusetts Federal and State Elections

Tue Feb 3, 2026 - Massachusetts 1st Middlesex Senate District Special Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Not Required

Ballot request serves as voter registration application.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue 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 Required

Ballot request serves as voter registration application.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue 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 Required

Ballot request serves as voter registration application.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue 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 Required

Ballot request serves as voter registration application.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue 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 Required

Ballot request serves as voter registration application.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue 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

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

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