Massachusetts Election Dates and Deadlines

Massachusetts Federal and State Elections

There are currently no upcoming state or federal elections identified for this state.

Massachusetts Local Elections

Tue Sep 12, 2023 - City of Boston Preliminary (Primary) Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Sat Sep 2, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Wed Sep 6, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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Early Voting Available

Early Voting
Mon Aug 28, 2023 to Fri Sep 8, 2023

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
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Early Voting Available

Early Voting
Thu Oct 19, 2023 to Fri Nov 3, 2023

Massachusetts Federal and State Elections

There are currently no upcoming state or federal elections identified for this state.

Massachusetts Local Elections

Tue Sep 12, 2023 - City of Boston Preliminary (Primary) Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Not Required

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue Sep 5, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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    Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:00PM EDT
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    Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:00PM EDT

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

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    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST
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    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM EST
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    Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:00PM EST

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