Massachusetts
Population
6,892,503
Voting-Age Pop.
4,964,686
Last Presidential Election (2016)
Important Dates
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Registration Deadline
Oct 24, 2020
For all 2020 elections, the deadline to register to vote will be 10 days before the date of the election.
USPS recommends mailing your ballot no later than October 27.
Source: USPS.com
Key Election Information
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Yes
Online Registration
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Early VotingYes
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Same-Day RegistrationNo
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ID RequiredNo
Voter Resources
Register to vote today
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Voting by mail is available for all elections in 2020. You do not need an excuse to vote by mail this year.
Election Rules & Requirements
Early Voting
Can you vote early in this state?
Early voting is available by mail and in person to all registered voters. No excuse is required.
Same-Day Registration
Can you register on Election Day?
For all 2020 elections, the deadline to register to vote will be 10 days before the date of the election.
Voter ID Requirements
Is an ID required to vote?
You may be asked to show identification when you checkin at your polling place for any of the following reasons: You are voting for the first time in Massachusetts in a federal election; you are an inactive voter; you are casting a provisional or challenged ballot; the poll worker has a reasonable suspicion that leads them to request identification. Acceptable identification must include your name and the address at which you are registered to vote.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
Make sure you're ready on Election Day with the appropriate forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.
Data source - sec.state.ma.us
State
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Driver's License or State-issued ID Card
Local
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Recent Utility Bill
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Rent Receipt or Lease
Other
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Copy of Voter Registration Affidavit
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Other Printed Identification
Which contains the voter's name and address
Additional Voting Resources
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Covid-19 Voting
Voting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
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