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Letter from the Secretary

Dear Voter:

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, you have the opportunity to make your voiceheard. If you prefer to vote sooner, you have the option to vote by mail orduring early voting sessions in your community. Early voting will be heldfrom October 19 - November 1. On Election Day, all polling places will beopen from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

If you have not yet registered to vote or need to re-register because youmoved, you can register to vote online at www.VoteInMA.com. State law requires that you must register by October 26, 2024 to have your name appearon the voting list. You can also check your voter registration status at the same website.

There will be five binding statewide ballot questions appearing on the state election ballot. This 2024 official Information for Voters booklet listseach question with the text of the proposed law, statements describing the effect of a yes or no vote, a summary, and brief argument for and againsteach question. This information will assist you in making a thoughtfuldecision before you vote. You can even take this booklet with you into thevoting booth, if you wish.

This booklet contains important information for the upcoming election.The choices you make in this election are going to shape the course ofgovernment for our nation, state, and local communities. The leadership thatyou select will make important decisions affecting you and your family. I urge you to participate in this process, because your vote matters.

Please VOTE and exercise the most essential right of our democratic system.

Very truly yours,
William Francis Galvin
Secretary of the Commonwealth