Massachusetts wants to make voting accessible for all voters. All polling places are checked to make sure they meet state accessibility regulations. Poll workers are trained to help voters with disabilities.
How to Register to Vote in Massachusetts
You can register to vote in Massachusetts if you are:
- A U.S. citizen
- Live in Massachusetts
- 18 years or older
- Not in jail for a serious crime
You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person.
The deadline to register to vote, update your registration, or change your party is 10 days before any election or town meeting.
Voters with Disabilities
The Secretary of the Commonwealth has info about:
- Accessible Vote by Mail Ballot
- Where Do I Vote?
- Accessible Polling Places
- Accessible Voting Procedures
- Accessible Voting Equipment
Elections Division Phone: 1-800-462-VOTE (8683)
TTY: 1-800-720-3480
Email: elections@sec.state.ma.us.
Massachusetts Voters Bill of Rights
Your voting rights are protected. These rights are guaranteed to qualified registered voters. If you feel that your right to vote has been violated in any way, call the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Elections Division at 1-800-462-VOTE (8683).
Voting Rights for People with Disabilities in Massachusetts
Disability Law Center (DLC) has Voter Advocacy resources:
- Accessible Electronic Remote Voting in Massachusetts (YouTube)
- Information for Voters with Disabilities
- Online Voter Registration
- Voter Registration Lookup
- Vote By Mail Applications
- Accessible Electronic Vote By Mail Application
- Polling Place Lookup
- Election Office List
REV UP Massachusetts
REV Up aims to increase the number of people with disabilities who vote. We have what you need to:
- Register to Vote
- Get educated on the issues
- Vote
REV UP is non-partisan. It invites voters of any party to join the efforts.
The Arc of Massachusetts Voter Resource Center
The Arc of Massachusetts has a Voting Resource Center. Election season is just around the corner.. We have important resources and information about your voting rights.
- Disability Voter Guide in Plain Language (.pdf)
- Guía Para Votantes con Discapacidades en Espanol (.pdf)
- Voting Rights of Persons Under Guardianship
- Opinion: Voting Really Makes a Difference
Vote 411 – Massachusetts
U.S. Vote Foundation’s Massachusetts Voters with Disabilities Guide
This guide can help answer some of your questions:
- What are the rules of assistance for disabled voters in Massachusetts?
- What are the ways to request a Vote by Mail Ballot in Massachusetts?
- How is the Massachusetts mail-in or absentee ballot process made accessible for voters with print disabilities?
- What accommodations are available for voters with disabilities at polling locations in Massachusetts?
- How can I prepare to use accessible voting equipment prior to Election Day?
- Who do I contact if I have problems when voting in Massachusetts?
Find Your City or Town Voting Info
Check with your town or city clerk’s office for more voting info.
Fact sheet created 7/25/24
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