Voter Information
Important Primary dates
Primary Election Day: September 3rd
Deadline to Submit Vote By Mail Application: August 26
Deadline to Register to Vote or Update Voter Registration: August 24
Register to Vote/Check your registration
The deadline to register to vote in the Massachusetts Primary Election is August 24th. You can register or update your voter registration address HERE.
Vote by Mail/Absentee
This year, all registered voters in Massachusetts will have the option to vote by mail. You should have received a Vote by Mail ballot application. This application needs to be filled out and delivered (by mail, fax, or in-person drop off) to your local election department on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 26th.
After your application is received, a ballot will be mailed to you. Ballots will start being mailed the first week in August and must be returned back to your local elections department no later than 8:00 p.m. on September 3rd.
Where do I send the ballot application?
You will send your ballot application to your local elections department. The vote by mail application is pre-addressed & pre-stamped, so all you have to do is fill it out and pop it back in the mailbox! If you print out your own ballot application, you can look up your local elections department address HERE.
When does the ballot application need to be sent in by?
Your ballot application needs to physically arrive at your local elections department on or before August 26th—we recommend ensuring at least seven days of travel time for your application. Once you receive it, fill it out and send it back ASAP!
When can I start voting by mail/when do I need to send in my ballot?
After your application is received, a ballot will be mailed to you. Ballots will start being mailed the first week in August and must be returned back to your local elections department no later than 8:00 p.m. on September 6th.
Vote in Person
You can find your local elections office HERE.
Vote on Election Day
You can also vote in person on primary Election Day – September 3th – from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations may have changed since the last time you voted. You can find your most up to date polling place HERE.