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.
Learn more about elections in Massachusetts
State Primaries & Election Information
Vote by Mail Information and Application Here
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
STATE PRIMARIES
Offices on Ballot:
○ U.S. Senator
○ U.S. Representative
○ Governor
○ Lieutenant Governor
○ Attorney General
○ Secretary of State
○ Treasurer
○ Auditor
○ Governor’s Councilor
○ State Senator
○ State Representative
○ District Attorney
○ Register of Probate
○ County Commissioner (certain counties only)
○ County Treasurer (certain counties only)
○ Sheriff (Franklin County – to fill vacancy)
Voter Registration
Deadline: August 22, 2026
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: August 25, 2026
Early Voting Period:
August 22-28
Election Day Polling Hours:
7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
STATE ELECTION
Offices on Ballot:
○ U.S. Senator
○ U.S. Representative
○ Governor
○ Lieutenant Governor
○ Attorney General
○ Secretary of State
○ Treasurer
○ Auditor
○ Governor’s Councilor
○ State Senator
○ State Representative
○ District Attorney
○ Register of Probate
○ County Commissioner (certain counties only)
○ County Treasurer (certain counties only)
○ Sheriff (Franklin County – to fill vacancy)
Voter Registration
Deadline: October 24, 2026
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: October 27, 2026
Early Voting Period:
October 17-30
Election Day Polling Hours:
7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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.