Building an Accessible Democracy:

Tools for Empowering the Disability Vote

Wednesday, August 12 at 7PM

Please join us on Wednesday, August 12th at 7PM for Building an Accessible Democracy: Tools for Empowering the Disability Vote, led by Brianna Zimmerman of the Disability Law Center. Register HERE.

This webinar will give participants the tools to engage the disability community in voting and civic participation. Brianna will discuss the basic rights of voters with disabilities; types of accommodations available to voters with a range of disabilities; special considerations for registering voters in long-term care facilities (including nursing homes); and some best practices for making events accessible to all community members.

Ballot Question Town Hall

Monday, August 10 at 7PM

Members and local Leagues are invited to attend the LWVMA Town Hall: Local League Guidance on Ballot Questions on Monday, August 10 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Register HERE. We will review the guidance memo, describe our work on Questions 4 and 9, and answer your questions.

Yes on 9 Campaign 101 Session

Wednesday, August 5 at 5:30PM

The Vote Yes on 9 for a Safe Massachusetts campaign is hosting a virtual Campaign 101 session on Wednesday, August 5 at 5:30 PM.  Register HERE. 

Moderator Training

Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30PM

Please join us on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30PM on Zoom for a moderator training with seasoned moderators Jo-Ann Berry (LWV Acton Area) and Sue Flicop (LWV Wayland). Register HERE. League members interested in learning more about the process of moderating candidate forums are encouraged to register. This is also a good opportunity for experienced moderators to refresh their knowledge ahead of the 2026 primary and general elections.

Boston 10K for Women

Saturday, October 10; Full Schedule HERE

Boston Common

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts is proud to announce that for the second year in a row, we will be lacing up to walk, run, and jog as team Civic Pacers for the 50th anniversary of the Boston 10k for Women, held at the Boston Common on October 10, 2026 – with some exciting news! This year, the League has been selected as a charity partner - meaning your participation makes an impact not just on race day, but on sustaining our civic education, youth leadership, and internship programming – ensuring the League’s impact sustains us for another 106 years. 

But this isn’t something we can do alone - we need your help! Sign up to become a part of a multigenerational team of runners, walkers, and joggers, united by our civic responsibility! Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $500.00 for the League, with a suggested amount of $1,000.00 to receive special League merch! Receive sign up instructions and learn more HERE!

New Elections Webpage: One-Stop Shop for Election 2026

Heading into the 2026 election season, LWVMA has launched a new resource hub to help voters get ready with confidence: Election 2026 Resources, now live at lwvma.org/election-2026-resources.

The page brings together everything voters need in one place, including:

• Voter education tools like VOTE411.org for a personalized ballot, info on League-sponsored candidate forums, and the Red Book (coming this September)
• Voter registration links to register, update your address or party, update your name, or check your registration status
• Know-your-rights resources, including ACLU voting rights info and polling place accessibility guidance from REV UP Massachusetts
• Ways to get involved, from Election Protection volunteering to signing up as a poll worker
• Upcoming League-organized candidate forums; submit your upcoming forums HERE to add them to our candidate forum list and VOTE411
• Printable materials for local Leagues, including VOTE411 palm cards, posters, and more materials coming soon

Whether you're double-checking your registration or looking for ways to plug in as a volunteer, this page is designed to be your go-to source of information through Election Day.

Primary Election Update

Your Mail-In Ballot is Safe and Secure for the September 1 Primary. Vote by mail applications are being received now.

Important deadlines:

• August 22 - Deadline for registering to vote.
• August 25 - Your mail-in ballot application must reach your local election officials by 5:00 PM.
• September 1 - Your ballot must reach your local election office or drop box by 8:00 PM.
• Find a ballot dropbox in your area HERE.
• Track the status of your mail-in ballot HERE.
• A note on mail-in voting for the general election: The LWVMA v. Trump lawsuit continues, and we will update you on any news related to its outcome.

Submit Your Local League Candidate Forums

Is your local League hosting a candidate forum ahead of the September 1 primary election? Submit your upcoming forums HERE so that LWVMA can publicize them on our website and the VOTE411 website.

Questions can be directed to Fiona Schultz (fschultz@lwvma.org). 

Ballot Question Update

Nine ballot measures will appear on the November 3 ballot

A record-tying nine measures will appear on the November 3 ballot:

• Question 1: Expanding the Public Records Law
• Question 2: Collective Bargaining for CPCS Employees
• Question 3: State Primary Elections
• Question 4: Election Day Registration
• Question 5: State Revenue Limit & Rebate
• Question 6: Natural Resource Conservation Fund
• Question 7: Single Family Homes
• Question 8: Prohibit Retail Sale of Adult Recreational Use Marijuana
• Question 9: Firearms Regulation

Download Local League guidance and READ MORE.

Update on Legislature

The MA Legislature’s formal session ended July 31. Conference committees will continue their work through January 2027. Thanks to your advocacy, we are pleased to report the following legislative wins to date as well as offer an update on where things stand in the final days of the formal session. READ MORE

Sign Up for Election Protection

As primary and general election season approaches, it is important to remember the League of Women Voters has spent the last 106 years as the ultimate election experts in 155 communities across the Commonwealth. With 2.6 million voters served by a local League in 2025, our commitment to displaying courage, trust in our elections, and a commitment to protecting the vote for all Bay Staters is pivotal – which is why we need you to serve as an Election Protection worker! Volunteer to serve as an EP Volunteer HERE and learn more about how you can make a difference in a voter’s Election Day experience!

Volunteer for Jail-Based Civic Education and Voting

Empowering Descendant Communities (EDC) to Unlock Democracy is recruiting volunteers to apply their successful Mobile Ballot Box Initiative in Boston to other parts of Massachusetts. Join them for their weekly meeting (Wednesdays at 6:00 PM) to learn more about their program and how you can get involved. Complete this Google Form to receive more information. 

Join the Weekly Call - Wednesdays at 6:00PM EST:

https://osu.zoom.us/j/98638936721?pwd=yOQe9Us8ExNqBOHeyjVGXj4bnN1nSe.1

Meeting ID: 986 3893 6721

Password: 888888.

Join Us for Witness Wednesdays

Join us for Witness Wednesdays every Wednesday from 1-2 PM at Plymouth County Correctional Facility, 26 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, where we peacefully protest against due process violations and show support for ICE detainees.

For more information on Witness Wednesdays, visit our website visit our website HERE. Cancellations due to weather conditions will be posted to the LWVMA Facebook page.

Attend Burlington ICE Actions

Are you closer to Burlington? Bearing Witness stands in solidarity outside the ICE Operations Office in Burlington every Wednesday from 11 AM - 1PM; and other organizations lead the charge every Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM. The League is not an official sponsor of this event but encourages attendance.