Politics & Government
Election 2024: Barnstable Voter Guide
Early voting begins across the state on Saturday. Here's what to know.

BARNSTABLE, MA — Voters in Barnstable will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5, for the 2024 general election.
It's a big year for voters, who will decide between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as races for the House of Representatives, Senate and a number of statewide races.
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 26. You can check your voting status on the Secretary of State's website, where you can also find your polling place.
Find out what's happening in Barnstable-Hyannisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Here are some other key deadlines:
Registration deadlines
- In-person at local election office: Oct 26 by 5 p.m.
- Online: Oct 26 by 11:59 p.m.
- By mail (postmarked by): Oct 26
Mail and absentee deadlines
- Request ballot (received by): Oct 29 by 5 p.m.
- Return ballot by mail (postmarked by): Nov 5
- Return ballot in person: Nov 5 by 8 p.m.
Voting deadlines
- Early voting: Oct 19 - Nov 1
- In-person: Nov 5
Here's what else to know:
Find out what's happening in Barnstable-Hyannisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Voting on Election Day
Polls in Massachusetts are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can also use the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place.
Early Voting
Early voting in Barnstable and across Massachusetts starts on Oct. 19 and stretches until Nov. 1. In Barnstable, early voting will take place at 200 Main St., in Hyannis. For a full list of times and days to vote early, click here.
Key Races
The following are the key contested races that will be on the ballot for Barnstable voters:
State Senate, Cape and Islands
- Julian Cyr, Democrat
- Christopher Lauzon, Republican
- Joe Van Nes, Unenrolled
9th Congressional District
- Bill Keating, Democrat
- Dan Sullivan, Republican
Voters across the state will also have the chance to vote on four ballot questions ranging in topics from legalizing drugs to transparency on Beacon Hill.
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