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Vote ButtonVOTE 411 Voter Service directly serves the major aim of the League of Women Voters to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government.  To educate League members and the general public about government and politics and to encourage their participation in elections, Voter Service provides information about voter registration, elections, candidates for public office, and election issues.  This nonpartisan information helps voters reached informed decisions.

Information on making the most of your vote.

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Find out How to Register to Vote, or to change your name, address, or party affiliation.

Pick a Candidate

The League of Women Voters has a long, proud history of focusing election campaigns on the issues and helping voters get clear, honest answers to their questions. Our guide to How to Pick a Candidate is just part of our determination to keep politics a process for the people. Do your part by registering and voting for the candidate of your choice.

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts provides candidate and election information thorough it’s online voter guide, VOTE 411.  This online guide covers all candidate races from U.S. Congress down through statewide races as well as contested county races. The guide also covers the Massachusetts Governor’s Council races, and when ballot questions or voters initiatives are on on the ballot, information on those are covered as well.

VOTE411 also includes all of the up-to-date information and deadlines for the recently enacted “Safe Elections” law so that you can plan how and when you want to vote.

Candidate Forums

LWVN works with other local leagues to put together candidate forums on local county contested races.  LWVN also holds candidate forums for contested elections during city election years.  Notifications of all candidate forums are sent to all members of the LWVN through its weekly email newsletter, and are posted on the homepage of this website.

Vote/Get to the Polls

Find out information on how, when and where to vote.

  • Need Information on Elections and Voting? Go to the Massachusetts Secretary of State website at VoteInMA.com
  • Don’t know where to vote? Simply enter your address at www.wheredoivotema.com (provided by the Massachusetts Secretary of State) to find your ward and precinct and learn where your polling place is. The Newton Election Commission also offers a downloadable list of polling places in Newton.
  • Need a ride to the polls? [email href=”voterservice@lwvnewton.org”]Email us[/email] to schedule a pickup on election day.

Contact your Elected Officials

Once public officials have been elected, let them know by telephone, e-mail, or letter how you feel about proposed legislation and other governmental issues. Find out How to Contact your Elected Officials, along with some tips about how to be most effective.

Statement on Civility in Elections

The League of Women Voters is committed to fostering civility in public discourse, and LWVN joins other local leagues by first taking steps to ensure that our municipal elections are conducted with civility and respect to all participants.  LWVN has adopted a policy of civility for all its candidate forums, and will be advocating for civility and respect in all local elections.

 

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Newton voters now have the option to vote early by mail in all elections, with no excuse required! All registered voters in Newton should have received their official 2023 Vote by Mail Application this week, in plenty of time to Vote by Mail in the Newton Special Election on the override proposal. Full details of how to vote by mail are here: www.newtonma.gov/government/elections/absentee-voting ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us for a conversation with Congressman Jake Auchincloss of the MA 4th District on Wednesday, Feb 15 at 7:30pm!Learn more at lwvnewton.org/event/congressmanauchincloss-feb2023/Register at bit.ly/talk-with-jake ... See MoreSee Less

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LWVN is again offering two scholarships to high school seniors in Newton! We are pleased to have increased our scholarship award for the class of 2023 to $2,000 each!Learn more at lwvnewton.org/lwvn-scholarship-program/Candidates should apply online at bit.ly/LWVNAPPLY23 Deadline extended to March 31, 2023! ... See MoreSee Less

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Election Day is one week away! Not sure what's on the ballot or how to vote in the midterm elections? Get your election questions answered at www.vote411.org and watch forums on the 4 Massachusetts ballot questions at lwvma.org/ballot-question-forums/ ... See MoreSee Less

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