{"id":351478,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/voting\/massachusetts-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-09-18T15:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T20:55:27","slug":"massachusetts-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/massachusetts-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Massachusetts Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Massachusetts Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

    To vote in Massachusetts<\/span>, you must be a U.S. citizen<\/span>, a resident of the state, and at least 18 years old. All voters can choose to cast their ballot in person<\/span> on Election Day<\/span>, vote early, or vote by mail<\/span> without an excuse. While most voters do not need to show an ID, first-time<\/span> voters in a federal election<\/span> may be asked for one.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    This Massachusetts<\/span> voter<\/span> guide<\/span> provides information about voter eligibility<\/span> requirements, the voter registration<\/span> process and deadlines, what you need at the polls for identification, early voting<\/span> and absentee voting, and special accommodations for voters with disabilities.<\/p>\n

    Who Is Eligible To Vote in Massachusetts<\/span>?<\/h2>\n

    To be eligible to vote<\/a> in Massachusetts<\/span>, you must be:<\/p>\n