State Election

The State Election will be held on Nov. 3, 2026, from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Ashland High School (65 East Union Street).  

Voter Registration

The last day to register to vote in the State Election is Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The Town Clerk’s office will be open until 5 p.m. or you may register online. If you are unsure of your current voter registration status, please contact the Town Clerk's Office before Election Day. 508-881-0100 ext. 7127 or [email protected].

Accessible Voting Information

We want to make sure every voter has a safe and accessible voting experience. Please plan ahead.

We are aware that the walk from the accessible parking area to the check-in location is a significant distance. The current polling location was approved by the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office. We understand, however, that the distance may present a challenge for some voters.

Need a Special Accommodation?

If you anticipate that the distance or other conditions at the polling location may make voting difficult, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office before Nov. 3.

We are happy to discuss available accommodations and how we can assist you.

OTHER ACCESSIBLE WAYS TO VOTE

Vote Early In Person:

Oct. 17 – Oct. 30

For voters who have accessibility concerns, this location may provide a more convenient and accommodating voting experience.

Early voting will take place in the Lower Level of Ashland Town Hall.

Saturday, Oct. 17 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 19 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 – 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22 – 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 26 – 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27 – 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 – 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 29 – 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Vote By Mail:

You may also choose to vote by mail.

In advance of the State Election, the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth mails Vote-by-Mail application postcards to all registered voters. This postcard is an application—it is not your ballot.

If you wish to vote by mail, you must complete the application and return it to the Town Clerk's Office. You may also apply online through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website. Once your application is processed, a ballot will be mailed to you.

VOTE-BY-MAIL DEADLINES

Application Deadline: Your Vote-by-Mail application must be received by the Town Clerk's Office no later than 5 p.m. on the fifth business day before the election. For the 2026 State Election, the deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Returning Your Ballot: Completed Vote-by-Mail ballots may be returned by mail, placed in an official ballot drop box, or delivered in person to the Town Clerk's Office. Ballots must be returned in the official ballot envelope provided with your ballot.

Ballot Return Deadline: If returned by mail, delivered by hand, or placed in the ballot drop box, your ballot must be received by the close of polls (8 p.m.) on Election Day. DO NOT return the ballot to the polling location. 

HELPFUL REMINDERS

Carefully read all instructions included with your ballot.

Be sure to sign the ballot envelope where indicated.

Return your ballot as early as possible to avoid postal delays.

You can track the status of your Vote-by-Mail application and ballot online through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's voter portal.

If you have any questions about voting, please contact the Town Clerk's Office 508-881-0100 ext. 7127 or [email protected].

For more information, visit https://www.ashlandmass.com/219/Elections-Voting.