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Election Calendar
State Senate — 1st Middlesex District
Fill the seat vacated in the 1st Middlesex Senate District. Covers communities including Billerica, Lowell, and Tyngsborough.
State House — 5th Essex District
Fill the vacant seat in the 5th Essex Representative District, covering communities on the North Shore.
Massachusetts State Primary
Democratic and Republican primaries for U.S. Senate, all 9 U.S. House seats, all 160 State House seats, all 40 State Senate seats, and statewide offices including Governor and Attorney General.
Massachusetts General Election
The main statewide election of 2026. All U.S. House seats, U.S. Senate, State Legislature, Governor, and other statewide offices are on the ballot. This is an election year for all Massachusetts residents.
Town & Municipal Elections
Massachusetts's 351 cities and towns hold their own local elections on varying dates throughout the year. Town elections may include Select Board members, School Committee, mayor, city council, town meeting members, and local ballot questions. Check with your city or town clerk for your specific election date and candidate list.
How to Register
Are you eligible?
Online
Fastest option. You need a valid MA driver's license, learner's permit, or state ID with a signature on file at the RMV.
Deadline: 11:59 pm on the registration deadline date
Register Online →By Mail
Print, fill out, sign, and mail the form to your city or town clerk. Must be postmarked by the registration deadline.
Deadline: Postmarked 10 days before election
Download Form →In Person
Visit your local city or town clerk's office. If you're a newly naturalized citizen after the deadline, you may register in person up to 4 pm the day before the election.
Deadline: 10 days before election (4 pm)
Find Your Clerk →Automatic Registration
Massachusetts automatically registers eligible voters when they interact with the RMV, MassHealth, or the Health Connector — no extra steps needed.
Happens automatically at RMV, MassHealth & Health Connector
Learn More →2026 Registration Deadlines
The deadline is always 10 days before any election or town meeting. Unenrolled voters may choose any party's primary ballot on Election Day.
Polling Locations & Voting Hours
Find Your Polling Location
Your polling place is assigned based on your registered address and may change between elections. Always confirm your location before Election Day.
Polling Hours
Polls are open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Election Day for all state and federal elections. If you are in line by 8:00 pm, you are entitled to vote.
What to Bring
First-time voters may be asked for ID. Accepted forms include a current MA driver's license, state ID, utility bill, bank statement, or any government document showing your name and address.
How Voting Works
Massachusetts uses optical-scan paper ballots. You fill in the oval next to your choices with a pen or marker, then feed the ballot into a scanner. Results are auditable and verifiable.
Accessibility
All Massachusetts polling places are required to be accessible to voters with disabilities. Accessible voting machines and assistance are available at every location. Contact your local clerk for accommodations.
Provisional Ballots
If your name is not on the voter list, you can cast a provisional ballot. Election officials will verify your eligibility after the election. Call 1-800-462-VOTE (8683) to check if your ballot was counted.
Early Voting
Massachusetts offers in-person early voting at designated locations in every city and town in the weeks before state primary and general elections. Check your local city or town clerk for early voting dates and locations.
Who's Running in 2026
Below are the major races confirmed for 2026. Candidate lists are updated as filings are confirmed. CivicNow presents candidates from all parties without endorsement.
U.S. Senate — Massachusetts
Primary: Sep 1 · General: Nov 3, 2026U.S. House of Representatives — All 9 Massachusetts Districts
Primary: Sep 1 · General: Nov 3, 2026For certified candidate lists, nomination papers, and filing deadlines, visit the official Massachusetts Elections Division.
Official Candidate Lists → Ballotpedia 2026 Guide →Vote by Mail
Massachusetts offers unrestricted vote-by-mail for all registered voters in state primaries and general elections — no excuse required. The state mails applications to all registered voters approximately 45 days before each election.
Request Your Ballot
Apply online, by mail, or in person at your city or town clerk's office. Applications are mailed to all registered voters before major elections — or apply any time through the Secretary of State's website.
Apply for a Mail Ballot →Complete & Return Your Ballot
Mark your choices, seal in the provided envelopes, and return by the deadline. You can mail it, drop it in an official drop box, or return it to your city or town clerk in person. All mail ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day.
Track Your Ballot
After returning your ballot, you can track its status using the Secretary of State's online ballot tracker to confirm it was received and counted.
Track Your Ballot →Vote-by-Mail Deadlines
| Election | Application Deadline | Ballot Return Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Special Primary — 1st Middlesex Senate (Mar 3) | Feb 24, 2026 | 8 pm, Mar 3, 2026 |
| State Primary (Sep 1) | Sep 3, 2026 | 8 pm, Sep 1, 2026 |
| General Election (Nov 3) | Oct 29, 2026 | 8 pm, Nov 3, 2026 |
Note: Unenrolled (independent) voters must specify which party's primary ballot they want on their mail ballot application.
Official Resources
MA Elections Division
Official state elections office. Candidate lists, election results, voter registration, and ballot question information.
sec.state.ma.usOnline Voter Registration
Register to vote, update your address, change your party, or check your registration status.
sec.state.ma.us/ovrFind My Polling Place
Enter your address to find your assigned polling location, sample ballot, and local election information.
sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotemaUpcoming Elections
Complete calendar of all upcoming elections in Massachusetts including special elections, town elections, and deadlines.
sec.state.ma.usOfficial Candidate Lists
Certified lists of all candidates on the ballot for every race in Massachusetts, updated by the Secretary of State.
sec.state.ma.usBallotpedia 2026 Guide
Nonpartisan reference covering all 2026 Massachusetts races, candidate profiles, and issue guides.
ballotpedia.orgVOTE411 — League of Women Voters
Nonpartisan voter guide with candidate answers to policy questions, election dates, and registration tools.
vote411.orgMA Election Calendar
Full month-by-month calendar of all election deadlines, nomination papers, early voting periods, and town meeting dates.
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