‘Where’s my polling place?’ Your guide to voting in Massachusetts today
Everything you need to know about Election Day 2019 in the commonwealth.
Tuesday is Election Day in Massachusetts. Though there are no state races this year, municipal elections for mayor, city council, school board, and more are happening across the commonwealth.
Here’s what you need to know about voting in the Nov. 5, 2019, elections.
Where is my polling location?
You can find your polling place by entering your address into this page on the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s website.
Am I registered to vote?
Not sure if you’re registered? Check here.
What happens when I get to my polling place?
For first-time voters or those who need a refresher, the Secretary of State’s office published a step-by-step look at the voting process here.
Will I need to show identification?
You generally don’t need to show ID to vote in Massachusetts. (Poll workers will instead ask for your name and address to check against their records.) However, there are a few reasons, according to the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office, that you would be asked to show ID Tuesday:
- You are an inactive voter;
- You are casting a provisional or challenged ballot;
- The poll worker has a reasonable suspicion that leads them to request identification.
Identification must include your name and the address at which you are registered to vote. Possible forms include: a state-issued ID card, a recent utility bill, or a rent receipt.
Which municipalities have elections Tuesday?
Nearly 60 Massachusetts communities have elections Tuesday, and the polls in most places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. View the complete list here.
Can I still register to vote in Tuesday’s elections?
The registration deadline for Tuesday’s elections has passed. Click here to register to vote in future elections.
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