Massachusetts § 93 - Time for mailing or delivering ballots
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 93 — Time for mailing or delivering ballots, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 93. Time for mailing or delivering ballots
Section 93. All absent voting ballots submitted by mail, delivered in person to the office of the city or town clerk, returned to a secured municipal drop box for the city or town where the voter is registered or returned electronically pursuant to section 91C shall be received by the city or town clerk before the hour fixed for closing the polls on the day of a primary or election; provided, however, that an absent voting ballot mailed on or before the day of a biennial state election shall be accepted until 5 p.m. on the third day after the election and shall be processed in accordance with section 95. A postmark, if legible, shall be evidence of the time of mailing.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 93
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 93 cover?
Section 93 ("Time for mailing or delivering ballots") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 93?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 93" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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