Election
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Next election: State Primary, SEPTEMBER 1
There are polling location changes for 20 precincts ahead of the State Primary. The early voting period takes place from Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28. All registered voters in Massachusetts have the option to vote by mail in the 2020 Elections.
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.
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 primaries
- 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: Presidential election
Where to start
Election resources
Resources
Boston Election Commission
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Secretary Of State Election Division
Polling location changes for September 1, 2020
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
Get information on your voting location, election results, and more.