{"id":1491,"date":"2024-08-29T12:42:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T16:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/?page_id=1491"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:06:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:06:53","slug":"gcc-votes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/gcc-votes\/","title":{"rendered":"911±¬ÁÏÍø VOTES!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/09\/911±¬ÁÏÍøVotes-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/09\/911±¬ÁÏÍøVotes-Logo-1.png 420w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/09\/911±¬ÁÏÍøVotes-Logo-1-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-2-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"lead\">Engaged citizens contribute to a <strong>vibrant, healthy democracy<\/strong>. Participate in campus, local and national elections\u2014<strong>911±¬ÁÏÍø Votes!<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-4\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/mass.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/mass.png 512w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/mass-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/mass-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/> <\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-3-4\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h3>Massachusetts<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Nov 5 Election<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polls are open from 7am &#8211; 8pm<\/li>\n<li>Early voting: October 19 &#8211; November 1<\/li>\n<li>Voter registration deadline: Register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/OVR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a>, by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/divisions\/elections\/languages\/register-by-mail-forms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> mail<\/a> (postmarked), or in person by Oct 26<\/li>\n<li>Absentee\/mail-in voting: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/MailInRequestWeb\/MailInBallot.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request<\/a> by Oct 29 *recommended by Oct 17<\/li>\n<li>Voted ballot due by Nov 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2024 Massachusetts Ballot Questions<\/strong><br \/>\nBelow you will find links to each of this year&#8217;s ballot questions, as well as a link to the nonpartisan report provided by the <a href=\"https:\/\/cspa.tufts.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for State Policy Analysis<\/a> (cSPA) for each question.<\/p>\n<p>Question 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/divisions\/elections\/publications\/information-for-voters-24\/quest_1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Should the Auditor oversee the legislature?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Question 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/divisions\/elections\/publications\/information-for-voters-24\/quest_2.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eliminating the MCAS graduation requirement<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Question 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/divisions\/elections\/publications\/information-for-voters-24\/quest_3.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A union for rideshare drivers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Question 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/divisions\/elections\/publications\/information-for-voters-24\/quest_4.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Legalizing psychedelic drugs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Question 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/divisions\/elections\/publications\/information-for-voters-24\/quest_5.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The minimum wage for tipped workers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cspa.tufts.edu\/2024-ballot-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cSPA Analysis of 2024 Massachusetts Ballot Questions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-nQffZxY-_U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video of cSPA Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Important Election Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local elections <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/divisions\/elections\/voter-resources\/find-my-local-election-office.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offices<\/a> for mailing purposes<\/li>\n<li>MA state elections <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/ele\/eleidx.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/divisions\/elections\/voting-information\/vote-by-mail.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voting by mail FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-4\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/new-hamp.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/new-hamp.png 512w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/new-hamp-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/new-hamp-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-3-4\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h3>New Hampshire<\/h3>\n<p><strong>November 5 Election<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Voter registration deadline: by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eac.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/eac_assets\/1\/6\/Federal_Voter_Registration_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mail<\/a>\u2014received by Oct 19 to Oct 30 (depends on town). In-person registration available through Nov 5 (Election Day)<\/li>\n<li>No online registration available<\/li>\n<li>Absentee\/mail-in voting: no specific request deadline, we strongly recommend requesting ballot by Oct 17<\/li>\n<li>Absentee ballot request <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhpr.org\/sites\/nhpr\/files\/202008\/absentee-ballot-app-8-20-covid-fill-in__1_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.sos.nh.gov\/voterinformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Track your ballot<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Voted ballot must be received by Nov 5 at 5pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2024 new Hampshire Ballot Questions<\/strong><br \/>\nBelow you will find links to this year&#8217;s ballot question<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/justfacts.votesmart.org\/elections\/ballot-measure\/2907\/new-hampshire-increase-mandatory-judicial-retirement-age-amendment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Hampshire Increase Mandatory Judicial Retirement Age Amendment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Important Election Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find your <a href=\"https:\/\/app.sos.nh.gov\/statelistclerkandpolling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">county election official<\/a> here for questions and mailing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-4\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/vermont.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/vermont.png 512w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/vermont-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/files\/2024\/08\/vermont-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-3-4\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h3>Vermont<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Nov 5 Election<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Voter registration deadline: Register to vote <a href=\"https:\/\/olvr.vermont.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/outside.vermont.gov\/dept\/sos\/Elections%20Division\/voters\/voterapplication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> by mail<\/a>, or <a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/outside.vermont.gov\/dept\/sos\/Elections%20Division\/voters\/townclerkguide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in-person<\/a> by Nov 5<\/li>\n<li>Can register to vote on any day up to and including the day of the election, must show proof of residency at the polls<\/li>\n<li>Strongly recommended to register by Oct 15<\/li>\n<li>Absentee\/mail-in voting: In person, online, by mail by Nov 4, strongly recommend by Oct 15 &#8211; \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/voters\/early-absentee-voting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">request<\/a> here<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mvp.vermont.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Track your ballot<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Voted ballot due by the end of business on Nov 4; must be mailed to the town clerk\u2019s office before it closes or brought to the polling place by 7 pm on Nov 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Important Election Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/mvp.vermont.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voter page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.vermont.gov\/elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vermont Secretary of State &#8211; Elections Division<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1491","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>911±¬ÁÏÍø VOTES! 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