Key Information about Upcoming Elections
September 1 (primary election) and November 3 (general election)
September 1, 2026 State Primaries
Voter Registration Deadline:
August 22
Vote by Mail Application Deadline:
5 p.m., August 25
Early Voting Period:
August 22-28
Election Day Polling Hours:
7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Offices on Ballot
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Treasurer
Auditor
Governor’s Councillor
State Senator
State Representative
District Attorney
Register of Probate
November 3, 2026 State Election
Voter Registration Deadline:
October 24
Vote by Mail Application Deadline:
5 p.m., October 27
Early Voting Period:
October 17-30
Election Day Polling Hours:
7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Offices on Ballot
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Treasurer
Auditor
Governor’s Councillor
State Senator
State Representative
District Attorney
Register of Probate
Additional local offices
(vary by community)
Forums with Primary Election Candidates
Republican Candidates for Governor
There have been no forums for the Republican candidates for Governor
Democratic Candidates for U.S. Senate
WGBH Debate, August 3, 2026
Democratic Candidates for U.S. Representative, 6th District
Salem State University forum and debate, June 17, 2026
Swampscott Democratic Town Committee forum, May 7, 2026
North Andover Democratic Town Committee forum, July 28, 2026
Massachusetts Ballot Questions for November 3
Election day, November 3, 2026
A record-tying nine measures will appear on November 3 ballot:
Question 1: Expanding the Public Records Law
Question 2: Collective Bargaining for CPCS Employees
Question 3: State Primary Elections
Question 4: Election Day Registration
Question 5: State Revenue Limit & Rebate
Question 6: Natural Resource Conservation Fund
Question 7: Single Family Homes
Question 8: Prohibit Retail Sale of Adult Recreational Use Marijuana
Question 9: Firearms Regulation
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS - MASSACHUSETTS POSITIONS ON BALLOT Q’S
LWVMA Supports
Question 1: Expanding the Public Records Law
Question 4: Election Day Registration
Question 7: Single Family Homes
Question 9: Firearms Regulation: Vote YES to uphold the current law
LWVMA Opposes
Question 5: State Revenue Limit & Rebate
LWVMA Takes No Position
Question 2: Collective Bargaining for CPCS Employees
Question 3: State Primary Elections
Question 6: Natural Resource Conservation Fund
Question 8: Prohibit Retail Sale of Adult Recreational Use Marijuana
How did the League reach their stands? Review how the LWVMA Board voted HERE.
VIEW FORUMS ON BALLOT QUESTIONS
Q.9 View the recording of Yes for a Safe MA: Defend the 2024 Gun Law virtual event HERE. Stay tuned for more details.
Q.3 - Coming in September! LWVMA Voter Service Event on Question 3: State Primary Elections. LWVMA will host an on-line, recorded voter service education event for League members and the public on Question 3: State Primary Elections in September. Stay tuned for details.
Questions? Contact lwvma@lwvma.org.