Its too late to register for the primaries, but you can still register to vote for the general election, which takes place on Tuesday, November 3. To register, you must be a United States citizen who will be 18 years old on or before election day.

There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote. If you move, you may register to vote as soon as you move into your new home. The deadlines are: 20 days before presidential primaries, regular state primaries and elections, city or town elections, town meetings, special primaries, and special elections, and 10 days before special town meetings If you register during a "closed" period, you will be eligible to vote only in later elections.

To Register To Vote

Online: voting registration is available at Netvote98.

By Mail: Mail-in registration forms are widely available. If you cannot find one please call 617-727-2828 or 1-800-462-8683 and a form will be sent to you.

In Person: Go to any registration place (like the town hall) and complete an affidavit of registration, which must be answered truthfully under the penalty of perjury. The questions on the affidavit will include your name, residence and date of birth. You can also register when applying for or renewing your driver's license at the Registry of Motor Vehicles or when applying for service at a designated voter registration agency.

To Find Out About Candidates, Issues, and Election Results

Go to Vote-Smart. If you are looking for information about voting in Massachusetts, you can go to Vote-Smart/Massachusetts.

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