Election
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Next election: State Election, November 3
The deadline to register to vote has passed. The early voting period for the State Election takes place from Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30. We're ensuring COVID-19 safety measures are in place at all polling locations. All registered voters in Massachusetts have the option to vote by mail.
Contact
1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA
02201
Temporary COVID-19 hours
City Hall is only open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Unofficial election results
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We have unofficial results for the State Primary on September 1.
Important 2020 election dates
- Saturday, August 22, at 8 p.m.: Voter registration deadline
- Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28: Early voting period
- Wednesday, August 26: Deadline for requesting vote-by-mail ballot
- Monday, August 31, at 12 p.m.: Deadline for in-person absentee voting
- Tuesday, September 1: State Primary
- Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m.: Voter registration deadline
- Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30: Early voting period
- Wednesday, October 28: Deadline for requesting vote-by-mail ballot
- Monday, November 2, at 12 p.m.: Deadline for in-person absentee voting
- Tuesday, November 3: State Election (view ballot questions)
2020 multilingual information
2020 multilingual information
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Where to start
Election resources
Resources
Polling locations for the September 1 State Primary
Polling location changes for September 1, 2020
Boston Election Commission
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Secretary Of State Election Division
State and City election results
2019 Preliminary Municipal Election ballot position drawing
Election calendar
How To Run For Municipal Office
Boston Electoral Maps
Guide to voting in Boston
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