Election

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. Page Sections Inactive Voter notice If you do not respond to the City of Boston’s Annual Resident Listing, your voter status will be changed to inactive. The Boston Election Department will mail you a notice with instructions for confirming your address and returning to the active voter list. We have more information on how to turn your inactive status to active. 2026 election calendar State Primary: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Early Voting Schedule: Saturday, August 22. through Friday, August 28 Vote by Mail: Applications due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 25. Ballot drop boxes are open. General State Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Early Voting: Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30 (locations and times to be determined) Annual Listing of residents State law requires the City to complete an annual census to update voter and jury rolls. Learn more about how to complete the annual census. Complete the Census online Contact 617-635-8683 send an email 1 City Hall Square, Room 241 Boston, MA 02201 United States Office hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. icon-twitter icon-facebook icon-bluesky icon-instagram Where to start Check Your Voter Registration Status / Find Your Polling Location How To Register To Vote How To Run For Municipal Office How to Run for State Office How To Vote By Absentee Ballot State And City Election Results Complete The 2026 Annual Resident Listing Who Is My City Councilor? Election information Contact: Elections Early Voting in Boston Early voting for the 2026 State Primary will take place on Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28. Vote By Mail In Boston If you are a registered voter in Boston, you can vote by mail in all 2026 elections. Accessible Voting Learn about resources for accessible voting options. Polling Locations For State Primary View a complete list of polling locations for the 2026 State Primary on September 1, 2026. 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. More Election Resources More resources 2022 Precinct Adjustments Boston Election Commission Boston Electoral Maps Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance Secretary Of State Election Division State and City election results Latest news News Aug 19 Kerry Jordan Named Executive Director of City of Boston Election Department Elections Aug 18 Election Department Provides Reminders Ahead of State Primary, Issues Call for Poll Workers Elections Oct 24 Election Department Issues Reminders Ahead Of General Municipal Election; Issues Call For Poll Workers Elections Aug 29 Advance Removal And Depositing Of Mail-in And In-person Early Voted Ballots Elections More Election news Election Forms Forms Forms You 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. Registration information Inactive voter information List of addresses re-assigned due to the 1992 Legislation Contact 617-635-8683 send an email 1 City Hall Square, Room 241 Boston, MA 02201 United States Office hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. icon-twitter icon-facebook icon-bluesky icon-instagram