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Voting Resources: Vote 2024!

This guide provides important non-partisan voter registration information

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How to Vote

  1. Register: Before you can vote, you must be registered. This involves filling out a registration form, which can usually be done online, by mail, or in person at a local election office. Be sure to check the registration deadlines and requirements specific to your area to ensure you're eligible to vote in the upcoming election.

  2. Research: Once registered, it's important to be well-informed about the choices you'll make on Election Day. Take the time to research the candidates, ballot measures, and any other issues that will be on your ballot. Utilize reliable sources to understand the platforms and positions of the candidates, as well as the implications of the ballot measures, to make educated decisions.

  3. Vote: The final step is to cast your vote. This can be done in person at your assigned polling place on Election Day, through early voting, or by mail if those options are available to you. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure your ballot is filled out correctly and submitted according to the guidelines provided by your local election officials.

Massachusetts 2024 Election Deadlines

Important Dates for Massachusetts

Registration Deadlines

  • Saturday, October 26, 2024: Online registration deadline
  • Saturday, October 26, 2024: Register by mail deadline (must be postmarked by this date)
  • Saturday, October 26, 2024: In-person registration deadline

Mail and Absentee Deadlines

  • Tuesday, October 29, 2024: Request an absentee ballot (must be received by this date)
  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024: Return ballot by mail (must be postmarked by this date)
  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024: Return ballot in-person (must be turned in by 8:00 p.m. EST)

Voting Deadlines

  • October 19 - November 1: Early voting
  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024: In-person voting

Disclaimer

This page is intended to be a non-partisan resource for information helpful to the voting public.  It is maintained by the librarians at WPI. Any links to candidate or political party websites are for informational purposes only and in no manner constitute any endorsements. For questions or comments contact, Brenda Cummings at bcummings@wpi.edu.