Elections in Massachusetts
Elections occur in Massachusetts every year. Presidential terms are for 4 years, U.S. Senators are elected for 6 years and US Representatives are elected for 2 years. The next Presidential election will be in 2024. An election for all U.S. representatives will be held in 2024 along with 1/3 of the Senate members.
The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Attorney General, Treasurer and Auditor have 4 year terms. The next election for these offices will occur in 2026.
In Waltham, City Councilors are elected to 2 year terms, and the Mayor and School Committee members serve 4 year terms. The terms of office for School Committee Members are staggered, with 3 Members elected every other year. The next Mayoral election will be held in 2023. In 2023, we have an election for all 15 City Councilors and 3 School Committee Members.
2024 Elections
MARCH 5, 2024 – STATEWIDE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES
Offices on Ballot:
○ U.S. President
○ Party State Committee Man
○ Party State Committee Woman
○ Party Ward/Town Committee
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 – STATEWIDE 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