The Massachusetts State Primary will take place on Sept. 1, 2026. Democrats will have several races in which they can cast their vote, and Republicans can select the candidate for governor. You don’t have to wait until election day to vote, see the early voting times, and how to vote by mail.
Deadlines
Voter Registration Deadline is Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Vote by Mail Application Deadline is Tuesday Aug. 25, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Find out if you are registered to vote, and how to register at the City Clerk’s website.
Early In-Person Voting and Vote by Mail
Vote in the Lower Hearing Room on the ground floor of City Hall, 149 Main St., on the park side of the building
Early In-Person Voting for the 2026 State Primary
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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