BOSTON – The presidential election is set for Nov. 5, 2024, but you don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote. Here’s what to know about early voting in Massachusetts.
The state allowed early voting for the first time in 2016. It proved to be a popular way for voters to avoid long lines or scheduling conflicts at the polls.
In the 2020 general election, more than 23% of voters cast their ballot during early voting.
When is early voting in Massachusetts?
The early voting period for the 2024 general election in Massachusetts starts on Saturday, Oct. 19 and ends on Friday, Nov. 1. Municipalities are required to hold some early voting on the weekends of Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27.
Where do I vote early?
Every city and town in Massachusetts is required to hold early voting in at least one location.
Secretary of state Bill Galvin will post early voting schedules and locations for every community on his website by Oct. 11.