Voting Rights

"Supporters of automatic voter registration in Massachusetts said the proposal still has traction despite the recent death of a leading advocate. The program would automatically register citizens to vote during interactions with the Registry of Motor Vehicles and MassHealth, though people could opt out."

"The Election Laws Committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would establish a system under which eligible voters would automatically be registered to vote when they interact with a state agency like the Registry of Motor Vehicles or MassHealth."

"Still, if it were easier to register to vote, more people would probably participate. To that end, Common Cause Massachusetts is pushing for automatic registration. It would work this way: When people interact with the Registry of Motor Vehicles or MassHealth, they would, if eligible, automatically be added to the rolls."

Come mark the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act in Boston with a panel featuring nationally renowned experts discussing the current state of the VRA, ongoing litigation, and advocacy efforts to restore its protections to all citizens.

Blog post by CCMA summer intern Maria Hardiman on the issue of voting rights in 2016.