The next election in Massachusetts is Massachusetts Primary Election on .
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The 2024 Massachusetts Primary Election will be held on . More than 263 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including U.S. Senate - Massachusetts to county offices like Hampshire County Register of Probate.
The 2024 Massachusetts General Election will be held on . More than 317 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to local offices like Blue Hills Regional School Committee - Randolph.
Massachusetts Presidential Primary Election was held on .
Massachusetts General Election was held on .
Massachusetts Primary Election was held on .
You can register to vote in Massachusetts by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Khmer, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Cyrillic, or Vietnamese.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.Â
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 20 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Massachusetts varies based on the method of registration:Â
Be prepared to provide your Massachusetts driver's license number. If you do not have a current and valid Massachusetts driver's license, you must provide the last four digits of your social security number. If you have neither, you must indicate 'none' on the application.
Federal law requires that you provide your driver's license number to register to vote. If you do not have a current and valid Massachusetts' driver's license then you must provide the last four (4) digits of your social security number. If you have neither, you must write 'NONE' in the box and a unique identifying number will be assigned to you. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You will need your ID issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
If you’re under the age of 18, you may still be eligible to register to vote! If you can pre-register, you’ll need the following documents:
Be prepared to provide your Massachusetts driver's license number. If you do not have a current and valid Massachusetts driver's license, you must provide the last four digits of your social security number. If you have neither, you must indicate 'none' on the application.
Federal law requires that you provide your driver's license number to register to vote. If you do not have a current and valid Massachusetts' driver's license then you must provide the last four (4) digits of your social security number. If you have neither, you must write 'NONE' in the box and a unique identifying number will be assigned to you. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You will need your ID issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.Â
Residents of Massachusetts can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.Â
In Massachusetts, you need to be registered to vote at least 20 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.Â
For the upcoming Massachusetts Primary Election, your voter registration application must be:
No, Massachusetts does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 20 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Massachusetts, you cannot register to vote during early voting. You must register at least 20 days before an election in order to vote.Â
Massachusetts residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Be a citizen of the United StatesBe 16 years oldNot be not currently incarcerated by reason of a felony conviction
In {{ state}}, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 16 or 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.Â
Massachusetts gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.Â
Massachusetts does, however, allow for open primaries.
Elections Division of the Massachusetts Secretary of State. Accessed July 17th, 2024.Â