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 Mar 5, 2024 - Massachusetts Presidential Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
- Party change by
Sat Feb 24, 2024 - Postmarked by
Sat Feb 24, 2024 - In-Person Request by
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:00PM EST - Online by
Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:59PM EST
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail byTue Feb 27, 2024
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Mar 5, 2024 8:00PM ESTEarly Voting Available
- In-person Absentee Voting
in-person absentee voting ends at noon on Mar 4th
From Sat Feb 24, 2024 to Mon Mar 4, 2024 - Early Voting
From Sat Feb 24, 2024 to Fri Mar 1, 2024
Early Voting (by mail or in-person) is available to all voters. Absentee Voting (by mail or in-person) requires an excuse. Contact your Local Election Office if you have questions.
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 Fri Aug 23, 2024 to Sun Sep 1, 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 Mar 5, 2024 - Massachusetts Presidential 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 March 5
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Mar 5, 2024 8:00PM EST
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.
Tue Aug 27, 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