Election
Our department directs all municipal, state, and federal elections within Boston. As part of our work, we also register voters, conduct an annual census, and educate the public on voting.
2026 State election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 24
- Early Voting: Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30
- Vote-by-Mail Application Deadline: 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 27. Ballot drop boxes are available across the City of Boston.
Find a Ballot drop box near you!
2026 State Election Ballot Questions
You can review the nine questions that will appear on the ballot. We also have have multingual versions of the ballot questions:
Contact
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1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA 02201 -
Office hoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2026 State Election
Early Voting in Boston
Early voting for the 2026 State Election will take place on Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30.
Vote By Mail In Boston
If you are a registered voter in Boston, you can vote by mail in all 2026 elections.
Statewide Ballot Questions
The questions below will appear on the ballot in the upcoming State Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Polling Locations For State Election
View a complete list of polling locations for the 2026 State Election on November 3, 2026.
Accessible Voting
Learn about resources for accessible voting options.
Become A Poll Worker
Interested in working at the polls on Election day? You can apply to become a poll worker online.
Inactive Voter Information
Avoid delays at the polls by checking your voter status.
Election Information
Election Forms
FormsYou can access and print registration, vote-by-mail or absentee forms from the State's website.
You can also register by mail with the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
Contact
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1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA 02201 -
Office hoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
