The Massachusetts Secretary of State Democratic Primary on September 15, 2026, will determine the party's nominee for the state's chief election officer. The incumbent Secretary of State, William Galvin, is seeking re-election for a thirteenth term, facing a progressive challenger in the Democratic primary.
The Massachusetts Secretary of State Democratic Primary on September 15, 2026, will determine the party's nominee for the state's chief election officer. The incumbent Secretary of State, William Galvin, is seeking re-election for a thirteenth term, facing a progressive challenger in the Democratic primary.
Massachusetts residents can register to vote online via the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at local election offices. The registration deadline is August 16, 2026. For the September 15 primary, early voting begins September 5 and ends September 13; voters may also request a mail-in ballot or vote in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, where no ID is required if already registered.