In 27 days · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
When do polls close in Massachusetts?
Polls in Massachusetts close at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What voters need to know
Polls are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Nov 3, 2026, according to the Cambridge Election Commission and the Boston Election Department. Mail ballots count if they are in a local drop box or at the local election office by 8:00 PM on Election Day, or postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Friday, Nov 6, 2026 (Boston's 2026 instructions; ballots cannot be dropped off at polling places).
Hours can vary locally in Massachusetts. Check with your county or town election office before you go.
Results
Where to watch
All networksABC News
ABC (local ABC stations)
ABC (local ABC stations)
CBS News
CBS (local CBS stations)
CBS (local CBS stations)
NBC News
NBC (local NBC stations)
NBC (local NBC stations)
CNN
CNN
CNN
Fox News
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel
MS NOW (formerly MSNBC)
MS NOW
MS NOW
PBS News
PBS (local PBS stations)
PBS (local PBS stations)
C-SPAN
C-SPAN · from 4:00 PM ET
C-SPAN · from 4:00 PM ET
NewsNation
NewsNation
NewsNation
Telemundo
Telemundo (local Telemundo stations)
Telemundo (local Telemundo stations)
Univision
Univision (local Univision stations)
Univision (local Univision stations)
Closing at the same time
From Massachusetts's election office and state law, checked October 7, 2026. Poll closing times in every state