Voting
The general election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Make sure you have a plan to vote! See below for information on the best option for you:
Election Day- November 3, 2026
Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Not sure where to vote? Find your polling site here!
If you are in line by 8:00 PM, stay in line! You are allowed to vote as long as you are in line by 8:00 PM.
If you need a ride to the polls, give us a call at 857-472-8447.
Vote-by-Mail:
You are able to vote by mail without needing a specific reason. Your ballot is mailed to the address where you are registered to vote.
Apply online, or download an application, fill it out, and mail it in.
The deadline to apply to vote by mail is October 27 at 5:00 PM.
You can return your ballot by:
- Mailing it back in the envelope provided
- Bringing it to your local election office
- Dropping it off at an approved early voting location
- Using an official ballot drop box. Click here for a list of ballot drop box locations.
In order to be counted, your ballot must be received by 8:00 pm on November 3, 2026.
Reminder: You cannot return a mail-in ballot at your polling place on Election Day.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee voting is available if you will be away from your city or town, have a religious reason you cannot vote in person, or have a disability that prevents you from voting at your polling place. Your absentee ballot will be mailed to the address where you are staying.
Apply online here, or download an application, fill it out, and mail it in.
Early Vote in Person
If you know you are going to be away or busy on November 3, but want to vote in person, the early voting period is from October 17-30.
Any registered voter can vote early. During the early voting period, you are not assigned to a specific polling location. Instead, you may vote at any of Cambridge’s three early voting locations during the designated dates and times below. For more information, click here.
- Cambridge Water Department – 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
- Main Library – 449 Broadway
- Valente Library – 826 Cambridge Street, side entrance on Berkshire Street
| Saturday, October 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 18 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Monday, October 19 | 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, October 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, October 21 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, October 22 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, October 23 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon) |
| Saturday, October 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Monday, October 26 | 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, October 27 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, October 28 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, October 29 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, October 30 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon) |
More info
When should I request my vote-by-mail or absentee ballot?
Apply as early as possible, especially if your ballot needs to be mailed somewhere outside your city or town.
To be safe, request your ballot at least 2–3 weeks before Election Day so there is enough time to receive it, complete it, and return it. The deadline to request an absentee ballot or a vote-by-mail ballot is October 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Can I track my ballot?
Yes! Track your ballot using this link to make sure it was received.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
The deadline to register to vote is October 24, 2026. Click here to register to vote, update your address or party, update your name, or check your registration information.
Need help?
Need help requesting your ballot, making a voting plan, or getting to the polls? Reach out to our team! Our email is campaign@decker4rep.com.