Massachusetts voters will elect a governor and lieutenant governor in the 2026 general election. This statewide election determines the state's top executive offices for a four-year term beginning in January 2027. The election is significant as it shapes Massachusetts policy on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development.
Massachusetts voters will elect a governor and lieutenant governor in the 2026 general election. This statewide election determines the state's top executive offices for a four-year term beginning in January 2027. The election is significant as it shapes Massachusetts policy on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development.
In-person registration deadline is August 22, 2026; by mail must be postmarked by August 22, 2026; online deadline is August 22, 2026. Absentee/mail-in ballot request deadlines: in-person August 25, 2026; by mail received by August 25, 2026; online August 25, 2026. Absentee/mail-in ballot return deadlines: in-person September 1, 2026; by mail received by September 1, 2026. Early voting is available from August 22, 2026 to August 28, 2026. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on Election Day.