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2026 Election Dates and Information
How to Watch the Live Election Results - Three Options to Tune In
- Google Sheet (Live Screen): Coming in April 2026!
- Zoom (Shared Screen): Coming in April 2026!
- Town website (PDF copy): To be added to our Election Results Page
Annual Town Election Saturday April 11, 2026
Nomination Papers will be available on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
SIGNATURES REQUIRED
- Major Office: 50 registered voters throughout the Town
- Town Representatives: 10 registered voters from your precinct
Dates to Remember
- First day to pull nomination papers: Tues., Jan. 20, 2026
- Last day to pull nomination papers: Tues., Feb. 17, 2026
- Last day to return nomination papers: Fri., Feb. 20, 2026 by 5:00PM
- Last day to withdraw nomination papers: Mon., Mar. 9, 2026 by 5:00PM
- Ballot positions drawn: Mon., Mar. 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
- Last day to register to vote in Annual Town Election: Wed., Apr. 1, 2026 by 7:00 PM
- Annual Town Election: Sat., April 11, 2026 (Polls open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
- Early Voting:
- Friday, April 3, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Town Hall in Meeting Room 304 (3rd Floor)
- Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Town Hall in front of the Town Clerk's Office (2nd Floor)
- Election Day Polling Hours: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Board of Registrars
The Board of Registrars is a group of Dedham voters who conduct elections and keep election and voter records. The Town Clerk is automatically a member as the chief elections and records officer of the Town. Three other members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for staggered, three-year terms. Learn More