You can vote early in person or head to the polls on election day.
All in person voting (Early and on election day)must be accessible – with ramps and handicapped parking and working AutoMark machines. Report all issues to the state at 1-800-462-VOTE (8683) , and / or the Disability Law Center at 617-723-8455 or 800-872-9992.
Voting early in person – In July of 2022, state law was changed to create a permanent system of no-excuse early voting, which guarantees voters the right to vote early or by mail in state elections and state primaries.
Voters in the 2022 September State Primary and the 2022 November State Election were able to choose whether they wanted to vote by mail, vote early in person, or vote in person on Election Day.
Voting on Election Day: Polls will be open from at least 7AM – 8PM on election day for both the primary and general elections. Check your town or city website for more information, or visit My Election Info.
ID Requirement: If it is your first time voting, and you registered without a state id, you may be asked for an id. There are other reasons that you may be asked for identification. Here are acceptable forms of id, according to the State’s Identification Requirements:
- A driver’s license
- A state ID card
- A recent utility bill
- A rent receipt or lease.
- A copy of a voter registration affidavit
- A letter from a school dormitory or housing office
- Any other printed identification which contains your name and address
General Information on Voting for People with Disabilities
Visit the state webpage Voting for People with Disabilities for information on the state requirements for accessibility at polling locations.
As a voter with a disability, you have the right to:
- vote privately and independently
- have an accessible polling place with voting machines for voters with disabilities
- You may either
- seek assistance from workers at the polling place who have been trained to use the accessible voting machines, or
- bring someone to help you vote
- You may request your local election officials to tell you about any voting aids, voting assistance, and vote by mail procedures that are available.
- The two kinds of people who cannot help you vote are:
- your boss or someone working for your boss
- if you belong to a labor union, an officer or agent of that labor union
- Anyone helping you vote must respect your choices and cannot assume he or she knows who you want to vote for