Research Guides: Voting Research Guide: Voting in Massachusetts

Amherst College Turbo-Vote

TurboVote is a seamless guide for registering to vote, requesting absentee ballots, and receiving reminders of your choosing.

Founded in 2018, Amherst Votes is a coalition of students and student groups working to increase voter registration and turnout among Amherst students. Amherst Votes' mission is to provide all students with the tools necessary to vote and cultivate a culture of civic engagement across campus.

How do I register to vote in Massachusetts?

Register to vote online
To register online, you need a driver's license, learner's permit, or non-driver ID issued by the State of Massachusetts RMV.
Register to vote by mail
Check your voter registration status
Update your name, address, or party

Important Dates

Massachusetts State Primaries: September 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
General Election: November 5, 2024 (Tuesday)
- Registration Deadline: October 26, 2024 (Saturday)
- Vote-by-Mail Application Deadline: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)

Where do I vote?

Where can I learn about ballot questions?

Center for State Policy Analysis (Tufts University)
Rigorous, timely, nonpartisan research on current ballot questions and policy issues in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Elections Division
Tools and support for Massachusetts voters. Includes candidate information, ballot questions, and details on the voting process.
Ballot Ready
Based on your voting address, Ballot Ready—a nonpartisan platform—provides information on candidates and proposals on your ballot.

Voters with Disabilities

Voters with Disabilities
Guide from the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Where can I find more voting and election information?

Voting and Election Information—League of Women Voters of Massachusetts
The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Massachusetts provides information about voting, elections and candidates to help all citizens participate in the democratic process.
Massachusetts Voting and Election Toolkit—ALA Government Documents Round Table
Nonpartisan resource. Includes election day resources and population-specific election and voting resources. Created by the Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association.