16 daysuntil the Massachusetts State Election, Nov. 3, 2026
Would let eligible people register or update their address at the polls on Election Day with proof of residency and a signed oath, starting Jan. 1, 2028.
Law proposed by initiative petition
A YES vote
Would permit eligible citizens to register or update their registration address at their polling place on Election Day.
A NO vote
Would make no change to the laws governing voter registration.
Wording follows the Secretary of the Commonwealth's official ballot summary. The full text, and the arguments for and against written by each side, are in the state's 2026 Information for Voters guide. The Boston Report does not take positions on ballot questions.
Our coverage of Question 4
Verified against official source Last verified Oct. 17, 2026.
Sources
- Secretary of the Commonwealth: 2026 State Election Ballot Questions (retrieved Oct. 17, 2026)
- Secretary of the Commonwealth: 2026 Information for Voters (retrieved Oct. 17, 2026)