Frequently Asked Questions

What language access will Limited English Proficiency voters have?

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Ballot applications, ballots, and other elections materials must be translated in specific municipalities. The Secretary of the Commonwealth will mail ballot applications in these municipalities in the required languages.

• Voters can access elections materials in Spanish in: Boston, Chelsea, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Revere, Southbridge, Springfield, Worcester.

• Voters can access elections materials in Chinese in: Malden, Quincy.

• Voters can access elections materials in Khmer in: Lowell.

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How do voters who are experiencing homelessness or do not have an address vote?

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Voters who are experiencing homelessness can request a ballot at an address of their choosing, such as a shelter address.

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How will ballots be sent?

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The Secretary of State is mailing all registered voters in Massachusetts an application for a mail ballot on July 15 and then again in the fall. Local election officials will send the ballots to voters.

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Can voters still go to the polls?

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Yes! There will be early voting in person as well as in person Election Day voting. However, because of COVID-19, there may be a limited number of polling places and/or long lines. We suggest that you vote by mail to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

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When do we request ballots by? What happens if voters do not return their application by the indicated date? 

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You must return the application by 4 business days before the election (Wednesday, August 26 or Wednesday, October 28). If you do not, you must vote in person.

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If you do not return the mail ballot you receive, or if you are afraid it will not be received by Election Day, you can vote in person.