Massachusetts Voter Guide

Upcoming Elections

There are no statewide elections in Massachusetts in 2021

There are municipal primary elections in Boston on September 14, 2021 and municipal general elections on November 2, 2021

Election Rules

Voter Registration Deadline: 10 days before Election Day in-person, online, or by mail

Early Voting in Massachusetts runs from 11 days before the election until the second business day before the election. You can find early voting locations here.

Massachusetts’ Address Confidentiality Program protects survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking when registering to vote. Learn more here.

Restoration of Voting Rights After Felony Conviction: The right to vote is automatically restored for felons upon their release from incarceration.

ID Requirements for Voting: ID only required for first-time voters

Ranked Choice Voting: Some cities in Massachusetts use ranked choice voting for local elections.

Absentee Voting: An excuse is required to request an absentee ballot. Voters must request the ballot by mail to the voter’s local election office received at least one day before the election. View the excuses and download the application here.

Gender Gaps in Representation

Massachusetts ranks 29th in the country for women’s representation in the State Legislature.

Voter Turnout

Massachusetts had higher voter turnout than the United States overall in the 2016 Elections.

Percent Voter Turnout by Gender

Percent Voter Turnout by Race

Other races not shown due to population size