Elections and Town Meetings Information

Elections take place at the Town Offices, 7 Keady Way, generally from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Town Meetings take place in the auditorium of the 
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, 1 Hospital Rd.

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UPCOMING ELECTIONS IN 2024 (ALL HELD IN TOWN OFFICE BUILDING, 7 KEADY WAY):

1. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES ELECTION – TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 – 7 A.M TO 8 P.M.

              VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024 - 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.

              VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATION DEADLINE – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 – 5 P.M.

              EARLY VOTING – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 – 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.; AND MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024, 9 A.M. - NOON

2. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION – TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 – 7 A.M. TO 8 P.M.

              FIRST DAY TO ACCEPT NOMINATION SHEETS TO BE ON BALLOT – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024

              LAST DAY AND TIME TO ACCEPT NOMINATION SHEETS TO BE ON BALLOT – TUESDAY, MAR 12, 2024 AT 5 P.M.

              VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE – SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 – 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.

              VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATION DEADLINE – TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 – 5 P.M.

              LAST DAY TO POST WARRANT – TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024

3. STATE PRIMARY ELECTION – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 –7 A.M. TO 8 P.M.

               VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE – SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 – 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.

               VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATION DEADLINE – MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 – 5 P.M.

               EARLY VOTING – SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 – 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.; AND MONDAY, AUGUST 26 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024, 9 A.M. - NOON

4. STATE AND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 – 7 A.M. TO 8 P.M.

               VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 – 9 A.M – 5 P.M.

               VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATION DEADLINE – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 – 5 P.M.

               EARLY VOTING – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 – 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.; AND MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024, 9 A.M. TO NOON; AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 – 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.; AND MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024, 9 A.M. - NOON

Upcoming Town Meetings (All Town Meetings held at the Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Auditorium, 1 Hospital Road):

  • Annual Town Meeting - Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. 
  • Special Town Meeting - October/November 2024 - Specific date to be determined

General Election Information

General Town Meeting Information -

  • See Link to "Residents Guide to Town Meeting Procedures" below.

Campaign Finance Guides

Campaign Finance Reporting Forms

Campaign Finance - General Information

Questions or concerns regarding Elections or Town Meetings in the Town of Shirley, please feel free to contact the Town Clerk at 978-425-2600 X1 or by e-mail at clerk@shirley-ma.gov.