55 cities and towns in Massachusetts hold municipal elections in November of each odd-numbered year, according to the Secretary of State’s office. In Massachusetts, you must register to vote, update your registration or change your party at least 10 days before any election or town meeting. This year, the deadline is Oct. 25.

Voters in Massachusetts can begin casting their ballots starting on Saturday for the approaching Nov. 4 Election Day. Early voting starts on Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 1. You can either choose to vote by mail or in person. If you want to vote by mail, you can apply online and request your ballot either online, by mail, or by email or fax.

Across Massachusetts, some mayors are locked in tough re-election battles to hold onto power as they grapple with legal problems or overcome controversies that have tested voter patience with them. Will they prevail on election day?

Here are the key dates and details to vote in Boston's general election, including a little detail on the names you'll see listed on the ballot.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell announces her 2026 re-election bid, highlighting her legal actions and her work for economic stability.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has officially launched her campaign for a second term. Campbell made the announcement in a video released shortly after 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Vote by Mail: Yes, the mail-in ballot application deadline is October 28th at 5 p.m. at the clerk’s office. Election Day: Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Deadline to Register/Update In-Person: Friday, October 24, by 5 p.m. at City Hall.

"Massachusetts deserves an attorney general who leads with empathy, compassion, and a sense of urgency," Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell said as she launched her 2026 reelection bid on Tuesday.

Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced Tuesday that she will be seeking a second term as the state’s top prosecutor.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced she is running for re-election. Campbell's team released a campaign video Tuesday morning. She has served as attorney general since 2023. Campbell has been a critic of President Donald Trump,