Key Election Dates
Preliminary Election
Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Early Voting: August 30-31 and September 2-5, 2025
Election Day: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (7 AM - 8 PM)
General Election
Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Early Voting: Approximately October 18-31, 2025
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (7 AM - 8 PM)
How to Vote Registration:
You can register online until 11:59 PM on the deadline, in-person until 5 PM, or by mail (must be postmarked by the deadline).
Mail-in Voting:
All registered Boston voters can vote by mail in 2025 elections. Mail ballots must be received by 8 PM on Election Day.
Early Voting:
You can vote early at any designated location in the city - you don't need to vote at your assigned polling place during early voting.
For more information visit: www.boston.gov/departments/election