How do I register to vote in Massachusetts?

To register to vote in Massachusetts, you can register online. The registration deadline is 10 days before Election Day. Visit https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ to register.

Do I need ID to vote in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, voter ID requirements are: No ID required.

How do I confirm my vote was counted in Massachusetts?

After voting in Massachusetts, you can verify your ballot was received through your state's Secretary of State elections website at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/. For mail-in ballots, use USPS Informed Delivery to track your envelope. You can also verify your registration status at CanIVote.org. If you received a provisional ballot, use your receipt to check its status within 7-10 days.

How to Vote in Massachusetts

Q: Can I vote early in Massachusetts?

Yes, Massachusetts offers early voting. Begins 2 weeks before Election Day during general elections

Q: How do I vote absentee in Massachusetts?

Absentee/mail-in voting in Massachusetts: No-excuse. Any registered voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason

“Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem”— By the Sword We Seek Peace, But Peace Only Under Liberty

Capital: Boston Nickname: The Bay State Admitted: 1788 (6th state) Electoral Votes: 11

State Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee State Flower: Mayflower

Registration Deadline 10 days before Election Day

Voter ID Required No ID required

Early Voting Yes

Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse

Polling Hours 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Electoral Votes 11

Voter Registration in Massachusetts

The voter registration deadline in Massachusetts is 10 days before Election Day.

Massachusetts offers online voter registration.

Massachusetts has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In Massachusetts, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.

Voter ID Requirements in Massachusetts

Massachusetts requires No ID required identification to vote.

Early Voting in Massachusetts

Yes — Massachusetts offers early voting.

Begins 2 weeks before Election Day during general elections

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Massachusetts

Absentee and mail-in voting in Massachusetts: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in Massachusetts

Polls in Massachusetts are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Massachusetts

Felony voting rights in Massachusetts: After prison.

After You Vote in Massachusetts

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Massachusetts Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).