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Massachusetts elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Massachusetts, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates

Statewide election dates in Massachusetts are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

September 6, 2022: Primary
November 8, 2022: General election


Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of Massachusetts elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Massachusetts elections, 2022
Office Elections? More information
U.S. Senate
U.S. House Click here
Congress special election
Governor Click here
Other state executive Click here
State Senate Click here
State House Click here
Special state legislative Click here
State Supreme Court
Intermediate appellate courts
School boards
Municipal government Click here
Recalls
Ballot measures Click here
Local ballot measures

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Statewide ballot measures

See also: Massachusetts 2022 ballot measures
Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Question 1 Create a 4% tax on income above $1 million and allocate revenue for education and transportation purposes

Approveda

1,265,815 (52%)

1,156,323 (48%)

IndISS

Question 2 Enact a medical loss ratio of 83% for dental insurance plans

Approveda

1,717,895 (72%)

681,238 (28%)

IndISS

Question 3 Increase the number of alcohol licenses per establishment and prohibit in-store automated and self-checkout sales of alcohol

Defeated

1,069,921 (45%)

1,312,906 (55%)

VR

Question 4 Uphold law allowing applicants who cannot verify citizenship or immigration status to submit certain forms of identification to obtain a driver’s license

Approveda

1,298,399 (54%)

1,108,985 (46%)


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Voting information

See also: Voting in Massachusetts

General election

Election information in Massachusetts: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 29, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 29, 2022
  • Online: Oct. 29, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 1, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 22, 2022 to Nov. 4, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A


Primary election

Election information in Massachusetts: Sep. 6, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 27, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Aug. 27, 2022
  • Online: Aug. 27, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 30, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Aug. 30, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Sep. 6, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Sep. 6, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

N/A to N/A

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls?

No

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in Massachusetts after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

Below are the congressional maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Massachusetts Congressional Districts
until January 2, 2023

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Massachusetts Congressional Districts
starting January 3, 2023

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State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Massachusetts State Senate Districts
until January 3, 2023

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Massachusetts State Senate Districts
starting January 4, 2023

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State House map

Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Massachusetts State House Districts
until January 3, 2023

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Massachusetts State House Districts
starting January 4, 2023

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Footnotes