Primary Election 2026: How to Vote
helpful info on voting from the mass secretary of state’s office
Last day to request mail-in ballot (either absentee or early) is Tuesday, 8/25. If you’ve mailed in your ballot, you can track it here
Melrose
Early voting at Melrose City Hall (City Council Chamber):
Saturday 8/22 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Monday 8/24 through Thursday 8/27 (8:30am-4:00pm)
Friday 8/28 (8:30am-12:30pm)
Primary Election Day Voting: Tuesday 9/1 (7am-8pm) at Melrose Veteran’s Memorial Middle School (Melrose St entrance)
wakefield
Early voting at Wakefield Town Hall (Town Clerk’s Office):
Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23 (10:00am-2:00pm)
Monday 8/24 through Friday 8/28 (8:30am-4:30pm)
Primary Election Day Voting: Tuesday 9/1 (7am-8pm) at Galvin Middle School
malden
Early voting at Malden City Hall (City Clerk’s Office):
Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23 (9:00am-1:00pm)
Monday 8/24 (8:00am-5:00pm)
Tuesday 8/25 (8:00am-7:00pm)
Wednesday 8/26 and Thursday 8/27 (8:00am-5:00pm)
Primary Election Day Voting: Tuesday 9/1 (7am-8pm) at the Forestdale School (for Ward 5-2 and 5-3A)