Massachusetts Lawmakers Introduce Amendment to End Felony Disenfranchisement
As of Friday, Jan. 20, Massachusetts lawmakers have introduced several proposals to end felony disenfranchisement through a state constitutional amendment.
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Massachusetts State House Race Flips by One Vote After Recount
On Thursday, Dec. 8, an automatic recount in a Massachusetts state House race flipped a seat from red to blue by a single vote.
Massachusetts Supreme Court Upholds VOTES Act
On July 11, the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that Senate Bill 2924, also known as the VOTES Act, does not violate the Massachusetts Constitution, leaving the law in place.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Landmark Bill Expanding Voting Access
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Senate passed an election reform bill, Senate Bill 2545, known as the VOTES Act, which takes multiple steps to expand voter access.
Expanded Mail-in Voting Provision in Massachusetts Expires
The Massachusetts state government allowed an expanded mail-in voting provision to expire last week, changing the state’s mail-in voting rules just weeks before summer and fall elections begin.
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