Elections in Massachusetts
Elections occur in Massachusetts every year. Presidential terms are for four years, U.S. Senators are elected for six years and US Representatives are elected for two years along with 1/3 of the total Senate members.
The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Attorney General, Treasurer, and Auditor have four year terms.
In Waltham, City Councilors are elected to two year terms, and the Mayor and School Committee members serve four year terms. The terms of office for School Committee Members are staggered, with three Members elected every other year.
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2024 Elections
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
STATE PRIMARIES
Offices on Ballot:
○ U.S. Senator
○ U.S. Representative
○ Governor’s Councillor
○ State Senator
○ State Representative
○ Register of Deeds
○ Clerk of Courts
○ County Commissioner (certain counties only)
Voter Registration Deadline:
August 24, 2024
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: August 26, 2024
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
STATE ELECTION
Offices on Ballot:
○ Electors of President and Vice President
○ U.S. Senator
○ U.S. Representative
○ Governor’s Councillor
○ State Senator
○ State Representative
○ Register of Deeds
○ Clerk of Courts
Voter Registration Deadline:
October 26, 2024
Register to Vote
In Massachusetts you may submit an application to register or pre-register to vote if:
- You are a citizen of the United States; and
- You are 16 years old; and
- You are not currently incarcerated by reason of a felony conviction.
If you meet the above requirements, you may apply online, by mail, or in-person.
Where do I vote?
The City of Waltham is divided into nine Wards, each of which have two precincts. Precints in a Ward may have the same or different voting locations.
Call the Waltham City Clerk’s office at (781) 314-3120 or use the button below to find your voting location.