Polling Hours

State Elections & Primaries

For state elections, state primaries, and presidential primaries, all polling places will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Your city or town may choose to open the polls as early as 5:45 a.m. Check with your local election office to find out if your community opens before 7 a.m. on Election Day.

Find more information about the next state election on our Upcoming Elections page.

Local Elections

Polling hours in city and town elections vary by community. Contact your local election office to find out what time polls will be open for your local election.

Early Voting

Early voting hours are usually different from Election Day polling hours. The early voting schedule in your community is set by local officials. Visit our Early Voting page for more information on early voting hours.

Questions?

Contact us at 1-800-462-VOTE (8683) or 617-727-2828 with any questions about where or when you can vote.