Vote in Person

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 2022 will be available for the September primary and the November general election. You can vote early for the primary from August 27 – September 2. You can vote early for the general election from October 22 – November 4. Early voting schedules and locations will be posted at Early Voting in MA by October 9 for the general. 

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.

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