Voter Registration in Massachusetts July 2018

Who can register to vote in MA? You are a U.S. citizen, and 16 years old*, and Not currently incarcerated by reason of felony conviction If you meet the above requirements, you may apply online, by mail, or in-person. *16- and 17-year-olds may pre-register, but may not vote until they turn 18.

Why register to vote? You should register to vote (or update your registration) if: You are a newly eligible voter in MA: New U.S. citizen Just turned 16, 17, or 18 years old Moved here from out of state Never registered in MA You changed your address You wish to change your party enrollment

What is the deadline to register? The deadline to register to vote in any election or regular town meeting is twenty (20) days prior to the date of the election or meeting. The deadline to register to vote in a special town meeting is ten (10) days prior to the special town meeting.

Three ways to register to vote By mail Driver’s license or state ID number or Last 4 digits of SSN Online Must have a valid MA driver’s license or state ID card Signature on file at the RMV In person Local election official’s office (Town or City Clerk) Elections Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office RMV offices and certain public assistance agencies

Voter Registration Forms Mail-in form Online voter registration https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ Absentee ballot http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm Directory of political parties and designations http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepar/paridx.htm

Sample Paper Form

When may identification be requested? ID may be requested at the polling place if: Voting for first time in MA in a federal election Inactive voter Casting a provisional or challenged ballot Poll worker has reasonable suspicion that leads them to request an identification

ID Requirements Valid ID includes your name and address, such as: Driver’s license State ID Rent receipt Recent utility bill Lease Voter registration affidavit For more info: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidreq/idrequirementsidx.htm

What to include on a voter registration table: Voter registration cards “I registered to vote” stickers Clipboards Pens League membership brochures “Voting in Massachusetts” brochures Online voter registration info cards

Online Resources Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Elections website: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm LWVMA Voter Service Toolkit: https://lwvma.org/member-resources/toolkits-for-members/voter-service-toolkit/#Tools_for_Voter_Registration