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 Sep 1, 2026 - Massachusetts Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- 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 Fri Aug 21, 2026 to Sun Aug 30, 2026
Massachusetts Local Elections
Massachusetts Federal and State Elections
Tue Sep 1, 2026 - Massachusetts Congressional 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
- Post Received by
Tue Sep 1, 2026 - Email, Online or Fax by
Tue Sep 1, 2026 8:00PM
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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