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Unions don’t leave power on the table.
If the last few years have shown us anything it’s this: elections have consequences. Elections here at home and across the country will have direct impacts on our lives and the lives of those we serve.
This November is about more than just electing candidates that represent our values and share our priorities, though, it’s also our chance to shape the future of our state through nine separate and diverse ballot questions.
There’s a lot at stake. That’s why we’ve put together a voter guide that provides AFT Massachusetts members with everything you need to make a plan to vote and be a resource for others this election season.
Power isn’t given to us—we have to take it. Make your plan to vote TODAY! Already made a plan? Help make sure your household is ready to vote, too!
In this guide you’ll find:
- Key dates for voting
- How to ensure your registration is ready & active
- Key resources for making a plan to vote on or before election day
- AFT Massachusetts 2026 Ballot Question Guide
- AFT Massachusetts endorsed candidates for federal & state office
- Opportunities to mobilize with AFT Massachusetts!
Thank you for being an AFT Massachusetts member and voter! When we fight—WE WIN!
Sat. 10/17 - Fri. 10/30: Early Voting Period
Sat. 10/24: Deadline to Register to Vote or Update Registration
Tues. 10/27 at 5pm: Deadline to Apply to Vote by Mail (We recommend applications be mailed as soon as possible to give adequate time to receive and mail back your ballot)
Tues. 11/3: Election Day! All polls open from 7am-8pm (Mail-in ballots must be received by 8pm on Election Day)
Make a Plan — Check Your Registration!
Head to www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR to make sure your registration is ready and active, including:
- Registering to vote
- Checking the status of your registration
- Updating address or party affiliation
- Updating name (Important if you’ve changed your name with the RMV!)
Make a Plan – Voting before November 3:
- VOTE BY MAIL (available to most people)
- Mail-in ballots must be received by 8pm on Nov. 3!
- Find a local dropbox
- Track your mail-in ballot
- VOTE EARLY: Sat. 10/17 - Fri. 10/30
- Find your local in-person early voting options here
- VOTE ABSENTEE
- Check here to see if you should vote absentee instead of by mail
Make a Plan – Voting In-Person on November 3:
- Find your polling place and cast your ballot between 7:00am-8:00pm!
- Note: As long as you are in line at your polling place by 8pm, you have the right to cast your vote. Stay in line!
- Preview your ballot! Complete the state’s Voter Registration Status form to confirm you’re registered and preview your ballot.
Ed Markey (D)
U.S. Senate - Candidate for Re-Election
Dan Koh (D)
U.S. Congress, MA-06
Maura Healey (D)
Governor - Candidate for Re-Election
Kimberley Driscoll (D)
Lieutenant Governor - Candidate for Re-Election
Nick Collins (D)
State Senator, First Suffolk District - Candidate for Re-Election
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D)
State Senator, Fifth Middlesex District
Erika Uyterhoeven (D)
State Senator, Second Middlesex District
Persis Yu (D)
State Senator, Norfolk & Suffolk District
Michelle Badger (D)
State Representative, 1st Plymouth District - Candidate for Re-Election
Lorena Betts (D)
State Representative, 16th Middlesex District
Michael Connolly (D)
State Representative, 26th Middlesex District - Candidate for Re-Election
Marjorie Decker (D)
State Representative, 25th Middlesex District - Candidate for Re-Election
John Drinkwater (D)
State Representative, 17th Middlesex District
Ben Ewen-Campen (D)
State Representative, 27th Middlesex District
Lisa Field (D)
State Representative, 3rd Bristol District - Candidate for Re-Election
Jim Hawkins (D)
State Representative, 2nd Bristol District - Candidate for Re-Election
Tara Hong (D)
State Representative, 18th Middlesex District - Candidate for Re-Election
Kristin Kassner (D)
State Representative, 2nd Essex District - Candidate for Re-Election
Chris Lambton (D)
State Representative, 1st Barnstable District
Joseph Markey (D)
State Representative, 20th Middlesex District
Pete Meaney (D)
State Representative, 9th Essex District
Leila Migliorelli (D)
State Representative, 32nd Middlesex District
Jim O'Day (D)
State Representative, 14th Worcester District - Candidate for Re-Election
Angelo Puppolo, Jr. (D)
State Representative, 12th Hampden District - Candidate for Re-Election
Jack Richardson (D)
State Representative, 3rd Barnstable District
Ravi Simon (D)
State Representative, 13th Middlesex District
Take the pledge: Join us to elect labor champions & defend our democracy!
We know elections directly impact our workplaces, our families, and the communities we serve. That’s why we need to exercise our power to win at the ballot box this fall—and then keep showing up to defend our democracy! AFT Massachusetts is helping to anchor the labor movement’s preparations for this November’s elections, as well as the Rapid Response Action planning to prepare for what comes after Election Day. We’re asking AFT Massachusetts members to pledge to take two (or more!) actions this election season. Sign the pledge today to get started! tinyurl.com/aftma-act-now.
AFT MA Mobilize
Your one-stop-shop for upcoming AFT Massachusetts phone banks and electoral actions this fall, plus other spaces where we’re gathering to take action as a union. Check it out at www.mobilize.us/aftma!
AFT MA Activist List
Want to get more involved with AFT Massachusetts? Join the Activist List to get opportunities to take collective action and show up for public education, justice, and our labor champions this election season. You’ll hear about in-person events, text and phone banks, webinars, and more. If you’re looking for more opportunities to make a difference in this fall’s elections, the Activist List is the space for you! Sign up at tinyurl.com/AFTMA-Activist.
AFT MA Linktree
Find links to upcoming action and key union resources at linktr.ee/aftma.
Questions? Contact Brian LaPierre, Director of Organization, at blapierre@aftma.net.