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Election 2024: How to Vote in Massachusetts

Learn when, how, and where to vote.

  How to Vote in Massachusetts  

  Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024⁩  

Register to Vote, or Check Your Registration Status.

Go to this website to register or to see if you are already registered. The website is run by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which is a government office that oversees elections. You will need an ID, like a driver's license, to register.

No ID? Get a Mail-In Form.

You are not allowed to register online if you don't have identification (ID). Instead, you can fill out, print, and sign a mail-in voter registration form. Go to this page for mail-in registration forms in multiple languages. Mail-in voter registration forms must be postmarked or delivered in person to your city/town hall by 10 days before the election.


Find Out Where to Vote.

Where you vote depends on where you live. Find your polling place with this online tool

What's On the Ballot?

Some candidates and ballot questions are statewide, but others are local. Use the "where to vote" tool to see a sample ballot

Bring ID When You Vote.

You may need to show identification if it's your first time voting in Massachusetts. This could be a driver's license, utility bill, or other document. Learn more about ID requirements for voting.

No ID? Ask for a Provisional Ballot.

If you need to show ID because you’re voting for the first time and you don’t have identification with you, you can cast a provisional ballot. Learn more about voting provisionally


Can I Vote by Mail?

Yes, but you must fill out an additional form to request a mail-in ballot. Access the Vote by Mail Applications here.  

More Questions?

For more information about voting, see these resources: