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Voting Rights Coalition Releases Election Day Report

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Voting Rights Coalition Releases Election Day Report

November 20, 2024

The Massachusetts Election Protection Program Steering Committee, a group of statewide civic and community-based organizations, released its analysis on voting conditions in Massachusetts in the 2024 presidential election.

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Geoff Foster

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gfoster@commoncause.org

Dera Silvestre

Regional Communications Strategist
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Massachusetts Elections Were a Success — Advocates Applaud Election Officials

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Massachusetts Elections Were a Success — Advocates Applaud Election Officials

In the midst of a global pandemic, voters in Massachusetts set a record for the highest turnout election cycle in history, and they were able to do so in a safe, secure, and accessible election. The Election Modernization Coalition thanks and applauds legislators and election officials across the Commonwealth for working tirelessly to ensure that Bay Staters could make their voice heard.

November 12, 2020

The Eagle Tribune: Election officials brace for ‘historic’ vote

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The Eagle Tribune: Election officials brace for ‘historic’ vote

October 27, 2020

My Backyard Local News: “Ranked Choice Voting” Massachusetts Ballot Question

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My Backyard Local News: “Ranked Choice Voting” Massachusetts Ballot Question

October 23, 2020

Advocates Applaud Steps Taken to Ensure Ballot Access for Eligible Incarcerated Voters; Say Steps Taken This Week Alone Highlight Need for Reform

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Advocates Applaud Steps Taken to Ensure Ballot Access for Eligible Incarcerated Voters; Say Steps Taken This Week Alone Highlight Need for Reform

Massachusetts needs a statewide system to ensure that all eligible incarcerated voters are able to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted.

October 23, 2020

Coalition Urges Voters to Register before Saturday Deadline

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Coalition Urges Voters to Register before Saturday Deadline

October 22, 2020

Center for Public Integrity: In Massachusetts, Removing Barriers to Voting Boosts Turnout

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Center for Public Integrity: In Massachusetts, Removing Barriers to Voting Boosts Turnout

October 19, 2020

Statewide Advocacy Coalition Urges Sheriff Koutoujian to Protect Ballot Access Statewide; Supports Effort by Legislators

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Statewide Advocacy Coalition Urges Sheriff Koutoujian to Protect Ballot Access Statewide; Supports Effort by Legislators

October 9, 2020

Statewide Coalition Applauds Swift Action from Secretary of Commonwealth on Protecting Ballot Access for Incarcerated Citizens

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Statewide Coalition Applauds Swift Action from Secretary of Commonwealth on Protecting Ballot Access for Incarcerated Citizens

The Election Protection Behind Bars Coalition commended Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin today for issuing guidance to elections officials on ballot access for incarcerated voters.

October 7, 2020

54 Organizations urge Massachusetts Secretary of State to Ensure ALL Eligible Voters Can Cast Ballots

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54 Organizations urge Massachusetts Secretary of State to Ensure ALL Eligible Voters Can Cast Ballots

Over 50 organizations urged Secretary of State William Galvin to protect the right to vote for eligible voters who are incarcerated in Massachusetts. Their letter describes a system of de-facto disenfranchisement in which eligible voters are functionally barred from participating in elections. “That these citizens have access to the ballot is a fundamental democracy issue,” the letter states. “The right to vote maintained on paper must not be denied in practice to thousands of citizens.”

September 30, 2020

NBC10 Boston – Close to 18,000 Ballots Rejected in Massachusetts Primary Election

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NBC10 Boston – Close to 18,000 Ballots Rejected in Massachusetts Primary Election

September 29, 2020

Advocates Applaud Online Ballot Application Portal

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Advocates Applaud Online Ballot Application Portal

For the first time in Massachusetts history, registered voters can apply for a mail ballot online through the Secretary of Commonwealth’s website.

September 23, 2020

Second Round of Ballot Applications Sent to Voters: Advocates Expect Record Turnout in November

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Second Round of Ballot Applications Sent to Voters: Advocates Expect Record Turnout in November

September 15, 2020

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Voting Rights Coalition Releases Election Day Report

Media Contacts

Geoff Foster

Dera Silvestre

Massachusetts Elections Were a Success — Advocates Applaud Election Officials

The Eagle Tribune: Election officials brace for ‘historic’ vote

My Backyard Local News: “Ranked Choice Voting” Massachusetts Ballot Question

Advocates Applaud Steps Taken to Ensure Ballot Access for Eligible Incarcerated Voters; Say Steps Taken This Week Alone Highlight Need for Reform

Coalition Urges Voters to Register before Saturday Deadline

Center for Public Integrity: In Massachusetts, Removing Barriers to Voting Boosts Turnout

Statewide Advocacy Coalition Urges Sheriff Koutoujian to Protect Ballot Access Statewide; Supports Effort by Legislators

Statewide Coalition Applauds Swift Action from Secretary of Commonwealth on Protecting Ballot Access for Incarcerated Citizens

54 Organizations urge Massachusetts Secretary of State to Ensure ALL Eligible Voters Can Cast Ballots

NBC10 Boston – Close to 18,000 Ballots Rejected in Massachusetts Primary Election

Advocates Applaud Online Ballot Application Portal

Second Round of Ballot Applications Sent to Voters: Advocates Expect Record Turnout in November

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