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Special elections are upon us, and the Primary and Midterm elections are not far behind.
While the general election will take place on November 3, 2026, each state has unique special election and primary dates with corresponding registration deadlines. Click on the New England state below to learn about key election dates.
Connecticut
Special Election: February 17, 2026
Registration deadlines:
- Online: January 30, 2026
- By Mail: January 30 (postmarked)
- In Person: February 16, 2026
State Primary: August 11, 2026
Registration deadlines:
- By Mail: Friday, July 24, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- Online: Friday, July 24, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026
Registration deadlines:
- By Mail: Friday, October 16, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Online: Friday, October 16, 2026
Learn more about voting in Connecticut
Maine
Special Election: February 24, 2026
Registration deadlines:
- Online: February 3, 2026
- By Mail: February 3, 2026 (received)
- In Person: February 24, 2026
State Primary: June 9, 2026
Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (received)
- In Person: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Online: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026
- By Mail: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (received)
- In Person: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Online: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Learn more about Voting in Maine
Massachusetts
Special Election: March 31, 2026
Registration deadlines:
- By Mail: Saturday, March 21, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Online: Saturday, March 21, 2026
State Primary: September 1, 2026
Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Saturday, August 22, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Online: Saturday, August 22, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Online: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Learn more about Voting in Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Special Election: March 10, 2026
Registration deadlines:
- In Person: March 10, 2026
- By mail/Online: Voter registration is due 6–13 days before Election Day, depending on the town. Contact your local election office for details.
Alternate Town Elections: May 12, 2026
Registration deadlines:
- In Person: May 12, 2026
- By mail/Online: Voter registration is due 6–13 days before Election Day, depending on the town. Contact your local election office for details.
State Primary: September 8, 2026
Registration Deadlines:
- In Person: September 8, 2026
- By mail/Online: Voter registration is due 6–13 days before Election Day, depending on the town. Contact your local election office for details.
General Election: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadlines:
- In Person: November 3, 2026
- By mail/Online: Voter registration is due 6–13 days before Election Day, depending on the town. Contact your local election office for details.
Learn more about voting in New Hampshire
Rhode Island
State Primary: September 8, 2026
Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Sunday, August 9, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Online: Sunday, August 9, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Sunday, October 4, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Online: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Learn more about voting in Rhode Island
Vermont
Municipal elections: March 3, 2026
Voters should check with their Town or City Clerk to verify if there is a local Town Meeting. Learn more here.
Primary Election: August 11, 2026
Registration deadlines:
- By Mail: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (received)
- In Person: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- Online: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026
Registration deadlines:
- By Mail: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (received)
- In Person: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Online: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Learn more about voting in Vermont
Additional Voting Resources
Election Protection Hotlines: report any issues by calling:
- English 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683
- Spanish/English 888-VE-Y-VOTA 888-839-8682
- Asian Languages/English 888-API-VOTE 888-274-8683
- Arabic/English 844-YALLA-US 844-925-5287
View voter registration information and forms in 15 languages
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