Voting is a constitutional right given to Americans and your vote, every vote, counts! The information below will provide you with all of the information you need for the upcoming election. There are many different ways you can exercise your right to vote, including in-person voting, mail-in ballots, early in-person or early mail-in ballots and submitting an absentee ballot.
Upcoming Elections
State Primary Election
Election Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline: August 22, 2026
Last Day to Apply for Vote by Mail/Absentee: 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026
State Election
Election Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline: October 24, 2026
Last Day to Apply for Vote by Mail/Absentee: 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Vote In-Person on Election Day
You can vote on Election Day at your assigned polling location; polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
You may search the City of Worcester voter database by entering your last name and date of birth. The search results include voter name, address, district/ward/precinct, voter status, party, next election date and polling location information.
Absentee Ballot
Absentee ballots must be requested in writing at least 5 business days before Election Day. Applications are available for download below, but any written request is acceptable if it has your signature on it. For absentee ballot applications, a member of your family may also make the request on your behalf.
Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or fax. If you are emailing your application, you may either scan or take a photo of your signed application and email it to elections@worcesterma.gov, or you may sign your application using a mouse, finger, or stylus and email the completed and signed attachment. Typed signatures are not acceptable.
If you are not able to print the application, you may request that one be mailed to you or you may write a letter to your local election official requesting your ballot. Make sure to include your name, your address, the place you would like the ballot mailed, and your signature. If you are requesting a primary ballot and you are unenrolled (independent), be sure to indicate which party's ballot you want to have mailed to you.
To qualify for an absentee ballot, you must:
- Be away from your city/town on Election Day; or
- Have a disability that keeps you from voting at your polling place; or
- Have a religious belief that prevents you from voting at your polling place on Election Day
Early Vote By Mail
- Early Vote By Mail Ballot Application - Online
- Track My Ballot
- Vote By Mail Applications
Vote By Mail Ballot Return
Early Vote by Mail ballots must be requested in writing at least 5 business days before Election Day.
All ballots must be returned by close of polls on Election Day.
You may mail ballots to: Worcester Election Commission, 455 Main St, Room 208 Worcester, MA 01608
OR Deliver to One of the Following Vote By Mail Drop Boxes:
- Worcester City Hall - City Hall Main St. Entrance and 1st Floor Back of Common
- Drop boxes will be available at each early voting location during the scheduled voting hours.
- Drop boxes will be available at each of the Worcester Fire Stations.
Accessible Voting By Mail
Accessible Vote by Mail Ballot – Voting Procedures
In Worcester, voters can choose to receive an accessible Vote by Mail ballot. Accessible vote by mail ballots are available for certain voters. If you are blind or have a vision impairment, have a mobility or dexterity disability, or have another disability that makes it difficult for you to mark a paper ballot, you can request an accessible vote by mail ballot. You can use the accessible vote by mail system to mark your ballot using a computer or mobile device. Once you’re done voting, you can return your ballot electronically.
Applying for your Ballot
To request your Vote by Mail ballot, you will need to submit a Vote by Mail application to the Worcester Election Office:
- Online - Mail-In Ballot Registration Status : Search
- By mail – Worcester Election Commission, 455 Main Street Room 208, Worcester, MA 01608
- By e-mail or fax - votebymail@worcesterma.gov or 508-799-1137
- In person - Worcester Election Commission, 455 Main Street Room 208, Worcester, MA 01608
Vote by Mail applications can be submitted online through the Mail-in Ballot Application System.
To receive an accessible Vote by Mail ballot, check the appropriate box at the bottom of the online application form and provide your email address.
An Accessible Vote by Mail Application can be downloaded or printed.
The accessible Vote by Mail application allows you to use a type-written signature if you are not able to independently sign your application by hand.
Application Deadlines
Any mail-in ballot must be requested in writing by 5 p.m. on the 5th business day before the election. Your application can only be accepted if it has reached your local election office by the deadline. Apply as early as possible.
Voting by Accessible Vote by Mail Ballot
Once your application has been received by your local election office, they will send two emails to the email address provided on your application. One will include instructions for accessing the system and returning your completed ballot and the second will give you a unique access PIN to use to login. You can use the accessible vote by mail system to mark your ballot using a computer or mobile device. Once you’re done voting, you can return your ballot electronically or print your completed ballot.
Returning Your Accessible Vote by Mail Ballot Electronically
To return the ballot electronically, you will need to review the ballot materials and ballot before submitting the ballot to your local election official using the secure web portal. Ballots returned electronically must be received by the close of polls on Election Day.
View My Ballot
If you are interested in seeing a sample of what will be on the upcoming ballot this election, visit the Secretary of State's website.
Online Voter Registration System
Register to vote, change your name, address or political party through the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Contact Information
Address
Election Commission
City Hall Room 208
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1134
Fax: 508-799-1137
Email Us
Hours
Monday
8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday
8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.