Voting Status 2026 – Massachusetts Voter Inactivation Process

Each year, cities and towns update voter records for residents who have not returned a local census since 2025 or earlier. Click on the red box below to read more

2026 State Election Dates and Information

September 1, 2026 – State Primary

• Voter Registration Deadline: August 22
• Vote by Mail Application Deadline: 5 p.m. on August 25
• Early Voting Period: August 22 through August 28 at Town Hall (Room 304)
  • Saturday August 22: 9:00am -3:00pm
  • Monday August 24: 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Tuesday August 25: 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Wednesday August 26: 8:30am-7:00pm
  • Thursday August 27: 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Friday August 28: 8:30am-1:00pm (regular business hours)
• Election Day Polling Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

November 3, 2026 – State Election

• Voter Registration Deadline: October 24
• Vote by Mail Application Deadline: 5 p.m. on October 27
• Early Voting Period: October 17 through October 30
• Election Day Polling Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is a group of Dedham voters who conduct elections and keep election and voter records. The Town Clerk is automatically a member as the chief elections and records officer of the Town. Three other members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for staggered, three-year terms. Learn More

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