"Voting is the foundation of our democratic process. Every vote will make a difference. If you are not registered to vote, need an absentee ballot, or need information on your polling location, please use the tools provided in this section of my site. I urge you to get involved in the political process. If you have any further questions, please contact my State House office at 617-722-2130." - Peter Koutoujian
Voting Helpful Links
How to Register
Where Do I Vote?
Voter Registration Form
Absentee Ballot Application
Absentee Ballot for Family Member Application
Massachusetts Elections Division
State Ethics Commission
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Federal Elections Commission
Register
In order to vote, you must be registered 20 days before Primary or Election Day. If you are not registered to vote, you can:
Request a registration form online from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office (or request a form offline, see contact information below).
Fill out a registration form at your local city or town clerk’s office. Use our on-line form to find information regarding the clerk’s offices in your town.
Register to vote while you’re at the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Keep your "motor voter" receipt until you receive confirmation from your local election official that you’re registered.
Absentee ballots
You can also apply for an absentee ballot by filling out an application at your city or town clerk’s office. Or you can simply write a letter to your city or town clerk, including your name, address, which party’s ballot you want, and your signature. A family member may also apply for you.
If you need an absentee ballot for either the primary or the general election, you must apply for one no later than noon on the day before the election. It must be returned to your city or town clerk’s office by the time the polls close on election day (8:00 p.m.). So if you are applying by mail and returning your ballot by mail, leave yourself plenty of time – your completed ballot must be received in your clerk’s office no later than 8:00 p.m. on election day!
Primary Election Day: September 14, 2004
You must be registered to vote by Wednesday, August 25, 2004 in order to vote in the general election.
General Election Day: November 2, 2004
You must be registered to vote by Wednesday, October 13, 2004 in order to vote in the general election.
Other Sources of Registration Information
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Elections Division
McCormack Building, Room 1705
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: (617) 727-2828
Toll-Free: 1-800-462-VOTE
Fax: (617) 742-3238
Email: election@sec.state.ma.us
Web site: www.state.ma.us/sec/ele/eleidx.htm
Your local city or town clerk
A list is available at www.state.ma.us/sec/ele/eleclk/clkidx.htm.
The Massachusetts Democratic Party
129 Portland Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 742-6770
Fax: (617) 742-6598
Web site: massdems.org
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