Voters across Massachusetts cast ballots on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in the state’s primary election, selecting party nominees for key state and federal offices ahead of the autumn general election.
Polls Open Across the Commonwealth
Polling places throughout the state, including precincts in Cambridge and other major communities, opened on Tuesday morning as residents headed to the polls. Voters were presented with ballots featuring several contested races for state and federal positions.
Final Campaigns and Primary Coverage
In the final days leading up to Election Day, candidates made last-minute appeals to voters to generate turnout. Media outlets and election tracking organizations, including local public radio station WBUR, CBS News, CNN, and Decision Desk HQ, monitored voting activity throughout the primary.
Vote Returns and Next Steps
As polls closed on Tuesday night, election officials began counting ballots, with primary results continuing to roll in into early September. Winners of these primary contests will advance to represent their respective parties on the ballot in the November general election.
