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Voting & Elections 08.9.2018

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Signs Automatic Voter Registration into Law

Massachusetts today became the 14th US State to adopt Automatic Voter Registration, following Gov. Charlie Baker’s signature on the bill. Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) makes it much more convenient for all state residents to participate in elections.

Voting & Elections 07.13.2018

With Unanimous Bipartisan Vote, Automatic Voter Registration Bill Passes Massachusetts Senate

Commonwealth Poised to Become 14th State to Adopt AVR

07.10.2018

A Cause for Celebration 2018 Gallery

On Thursday, June 14th many leading legislators, activists, lawyers, and business executives in the Greater Boston area gathered at the Boston Public Library for Common Cause’s A Cause for Celebration annual gala.

Voting & Elections 06.28.2018

Automatic Voter Registration Bill Passes Massachusetts House

On to the Senate; Commonwealth Poised to Become Next AVR State

Voting & Elections 06.11.2018

42 Organizations Call for Legislative Vote on Automatic Voter Registration in Time for 2020 Implementation

Letter to Speaker DeLeo Asks for Action as Legislative Clock Ticks

Voting & Elections 05.24.2018

Automatic Voter Registration Would Present Minimal Costs to the Commonwealth, Study Shows

A study released today by Common Cause Massachusetts examines the cost of implementing Automatic Voter Registration in Oregon, Vermont, and Colorado.

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