2024 General Elections
The local Cambridge election will occur November 5th, 2024! Elections will vary state-by-state!
What are off-year elections?
Off-year elections take place between midterm and presidential election years. Positions on the ballot will vary by county and even township. In Cambridge, the city council seats will be on the ballot.
Voting in Cambridge, MA
The following information applies to the general election taking place on November 5th, 2024
Dates and Deadlines
- Register to vote - Register online no later than Saturday, October 26th!, if registering by mail it must be postmarked by Saturday, October 26th!
- Request a mail-in ballot - By no later than October 29th
- Early voting - 2 weeks before November 5th!
More detailed information on voting in Cambridge is available on the Cambridge Election Commission webpage.
Vote by Mail
Anyone can vote by mail with no excuse in Massachusetts. In order to do so, you must request a ballot by October 29th. You can request your ballot using the online portal HERE.
You must then return your ballot by 8pm on Election Day. Leave time for your ballot to travel back by mail! We recommend mailing your ballot 1 week before Election Day in order to allow enough time. You can also bring your mail-in ballot to a polling place on Election Day if you do not get it in the mail in time.
Early Voting
Early voting will take place a few weeks before November 5th. Times and locations are not yet posted at the time of this updating (August 10th). You can find more information about early voting in Cambridge HERE.
Voting in Person on Election Day
If you plan to vote in person in MA on election day, you can find your polling place using this website. If you are registered at a dorm other than Random, your polling place is probably Kresge, but you should verify that. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Contact vote-questions@mit.edu with any questions.
Voter Information
The Graduate Student Council usually prepares a voter guide for students for Cambridge local elections. For the 2024 primaries, it can be found HERE!
Voting in Other States
For information about Primary elections for the 2024 cycle for all USA states and territories, see this document
Click the button below for more information on elections in other states.