How to Vote in Massachusetts
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Massachusetts.What Are My Voting Options?
Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Massachusetts
Boston Mayoral Election
(Local)
Boston Mayoral Election
Nov 04, 2025
Early voting: Sat October 25, 2025 - Fri October 31, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Sat Oct 25, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Sat Oct 25, 2025 In person: Sat Oct 25, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not availableMail Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: Tue October 28, 2025
Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 28, 2025
In Person: Tue October 28, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue November 4, 2025
In person: Received by close of polls Tue November 4, 2025
Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.
Register to Vote
Who can register to vote in Massachusetts
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Vote Early In-Person
When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities
Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot
Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Return your Completed Ballot
Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Massachusetts. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.