55 cities and towns in Massachusetts hold municipal elections in November of each odd-numbered year, according to the Secretary of State’s office. In Massachusetts, you must register to vote, update your registration or change your party at least 10 days before any election or town meeting. This year, the deadline is Oct. 25.

Across Massachusetts, some mayors are locked in tough re-election battles to hold onto power as they grapple with legal problems or overcome controversies that have tested voter patience with them. Will they prevail on election day?

Voters in Massachusetts can begin casting their ballots starting on Saturday for the approaching Nov. 4 Election Day. Early voting starts on Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 1. You can either choose to vote by mail or in person. If you want to vote by mail, you can apply online and request your ballot either online, by mail, or by email or fax.

Here are the key dates and details to vote in Boston's general election, including a little detail on the names you'll see listed on the ballot.

Vote by Mail: Yes, the mail-in ballot application deadline is October 28th at 5 p.m. at the clerk’s office. Election Day: Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Deadline to Register/Update In-Person: Friday, October 24, by 5 p.m. at City Hall.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell announces her 2026 re-election bid, highlighting her legal actions and her work for economic stability.

In-person early voting has started in Western Massachusetts, with West Springfield and Amherst beginning on Monday.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has officially launched her campaign for a second term. Campbell made the announcement in a video released shortly after 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Campbell says she's filed nearly 40 lawsuits against the Trump administration so far and wants to keep the fight going.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced she is running for re-election. Campbell's team released a campaign video Tuesday morning. She has served as attorney general since 2023. Campbell has been a critic of President Donald Trump,