MA S519

Massachusetts primary elections would move to the third Tuesday of May, shifting from the current schedule to create a longer general election campaign period before the November election

Secretary of the Commonwealth granted full authority to establish rules and regulations for the new May primary date, including provisions for absentee ballots, early voting, and mail-in voting

Stated legislative intent is to increase voter turnout and public engagement by aligning with other states that hold primaries before summer and general elections in fall

Similar legislation (Senate No. 425) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session