Election Information
2026 Fall Election Information
When are the elections happening?
Important Dates to Know
State Primary: Spetember 1, 2026
State General Election: November 3, 2026
Voting available from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Hawkes Fieldhouse at Reading Memorial High School.
Last Day to register to vote: August 25, 2026, by 5:00 pm
Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed: August 25, 2026, by 5:00 pm
Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed: August 31, 2026, by 5:00 pm
Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person: August 31, 2026, by 12:00 pm
Early Voting Information
Available at Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
Saturday, August 22: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, August 24: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, August 25: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, August 26: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, August 27: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Meet the Candidates
Several races will appear on the ballot this fall, and we’ve put together a page for each one so you can get to know the people asking for your vote. Follow the links below to view the candidates in each race, read their backgrounds, and learn where they stand before you head to the polls.