Voter Information

For Massachusetts Voters:

September 1, 2026 MA Primary

Dates & Deadlines

Saturday Aug. 22 11:59 PM	Voter Registration Deadline
Tuesday Aug. 25 5:00 PM	Vote by Mail Application Deadline
Aug. 22 to Aug. 28	Early Voting Period
Tuesday Sept. 1st 7 AM - 8 PM	Election Day Polling Hours
Tuesday Sept. 1st 8 PM	Mail-In Ballot Received

The LWV of Massachusetts pleased to let you know that our general election voters' guide is currently live on VOTE411.org !

Our online voter’s guide covers all candidate races from U.S. Congress down through statewide races as well as contested county races. The guide also covers the nine ballot questions.

VOTE411 also includes recordings of League-sponsored forums and debates, information about upcoming forums, and all of the up-to-date information and deadlines for the “Vote by Mail” law so voters can plan how and when to vote.

Together, we make democracy work!

Your Mail-In Ballot is Safe and Secure for the September 1 Primary. Vote by mail applications are being received now.

Important deadlines:

August 22 - Deadline for registering to vote.
August 25 - Your mail-in ballot application must reach your local election officials by 5:00 PM.
September 1 - Your ballot must reach your local election office or drop box by 8:00 PM.
Find a ballot dropbox in your area HERE.
Track the status of your mail-in ballot HERE.
A note on mail-in voting for the general election: The LWVMA v. Trump lawsuit continues, and we will update you on any news related to its outcome.