Who is eligible to register to vote?

US Citizens that reside in Massachusetts and are at least 18 years old.

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Residents of Massachusetts that are 16 or 17 years of age may pre-register to vote, but cannot participate in an election until they turn 18.

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How can I verify my voter registration status?

You can verify your voter registration status via the official link of the Massachusetts Secretary of State: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx

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What is the deadline to register to vote in Massachusetts?

The deadline to register is 10 days before election day. This year the deadline to register to vote is October 29, 2022. 

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What does it mean to pre-register to vote?

Residents of Massachusetts can pre-register to vote as soon as they turn 16 years old. Pre-registered voters may not participate in an election until they turn 18, and must indicate in their voter registration form that they are not 18 years old yet.

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Can I register to vote after October 29?

No. Any Massachusetts resident that has not registered to vote before October 29th cannot vote in the November 8, 2022 elections. 

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How do I register to vote by mail?

Voters can request an absentee ballot to vote by mail. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is November 2, 2022. 

The vote by mail application can be complete online via this link: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/MailInRequestWeb/MailInBallot.aspx or by filling out and submitting this form to the Board of Elections: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Vote-by-Mail-Paper-Application-2022.pdf

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I was convicted of a felony, can I still register to vote?

Residents of Massachusetts that were convicted of a felony and are currently not in jail or prison can register to vote. For more information, visit: https://www.mass.gov/news/can-felons-vote-in-massachusetts