Where to vote in Lynn: polling places, early voting and mail ballots

Lynn votes on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the state election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and you can also vote early in person or by mail. Here is where to vote, the deadlines that matter and who to call with questions.

Quick facts

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Early voting: Saturday, October 17 through Friday, October 30 at Lynn City Hall, 3 City Hall Square
• Early voting weekend hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Register by: Saturday, October 24
• Mail ballot application deadline: received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27
• Contact: City Clerk’s office, (781) 598-4000; Elections Office, City Hall, Room 205

Key dates

• Saturday, October 17 – Friday, October 30: early in-person voting at City Hall (weekends 8 a.m.–2 p.m.)
• Saturday, October 24: last day to register to vote
• Tuesday, October 27, 5 p.m.: mail ballot applications must be received
• Tuesday, November 3, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.: Election Day; drop-box and hand-delivered ballots due by 8 p.m.
• Friday, November 6, 5 p.m.: mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day must arrive by this time

Where to vote on Election Day

On Election Day you vote at the polling place for your ward and precinct. These are the locations the city lists:

• Ward 1, Precinct 1: Shoemaker School, 26 Regina Road
• Ward 1, Precincts 2, 2A, 3 and 4: Sisson School, 56 Conomo Avenue
• Ward 2: St. Pius Lower Church Hall, 215 Maple Street
• Ward 3: Marshall Middle School, 100 Brookline Street
• Ward 4: Harrington School, 21 Dexter Street
• Ward 5: Lynn Voc. Tech Annex, 90 Commercial Street
• Ward 6: Lynn Voc. Tech Field House, 80 Neptune Boulevard
• Ward 7: Breed Junior High School, 90 O’Callaghan Way

Not sure of your ward or precinct? The state’s Where Do I Vote lookup shows your polling place from your address.

Voting early in person

Early voting runs from Saturday, October 17 through Friday, October 30 at Lynn City Hall, 3 City Hall Square. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can vote from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. On weekdays, early voting follows City Hall’s regular hours, which the city lists as 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday.

Voting by mail

Any registered voter can vote by mail. Apply online through the state or send the city’s vote-by-mail application, with your original signature, to the Lynn Elections Office. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27.

You can return your ballot three ways: by mail, in the 24-hour ballot drop box at City Hall, or in person at the Elections Office. Drop-box and hand-delivered ballots must be in by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Mailed ballots count if they are postmarked by November 3 and arrive by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 6. To be safe, mail it at least a week before Election Day.

Check your registration

You can register or check your status online through the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The deadline to register for this election is Saturday, October 24. If you moved within Lynn, update your address so you are sent to the right polling place.

Who to call

The Lynn Elections Office is at City Hall, 3 City Hall Square, Room 205. The City Clerk’s office can be reached at (781) 598-4000. For more on what’s happening in the city, follow our Lynn news and browse our Lynn guides.

Frequently asked questions

What time do the polls open and close in Lynn on Election Day?

Polls in Lynn are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. You vote at the polling place for your ward and precinct.

Where can I vote early in person in Lynn?

Early voting is at Lynn City Hall, 3 City Hall Square, from Saturday, October 17 through Friday, October 30. Weekend hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and weekdays follow City Hall’s regular hours.

What is the deadline to register to vote in Lynn?

The deadline to register for this election is Saturday, October 24. You can register or check your status online through the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

How do I vote by mail in Lynn?

Any registered voter can vote by mail. Apply online through the state or send the city’s vote-by-mail application, with your original signature, to the Lynn Elections Office, which must receive it by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27.

When does my mail ballot have to be returned?

Ballots left in the City Hall drop box or handed in at the Elections Office must be in by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Mailed ballots count if they are postmarked by November 3 and arrive by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 6.

How do I find my polling place in Lynn?

Use the state’s Where Do I Vote lookup, which shows your polling place from your address. This guide also lists the location for each ward and precinct.

Sources: City of Lynn — Local Polling & Census Info; City of Lynn — Elections; City of Lynn — Get out and vote, Lynn!; City of Lynn — Elections FAQ; Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth — Upcoming Elections; Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth — Voting by Mail; Vote411 — Massachusetts.