How to Vote in Massachusetts
“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.