How to get your Massachusetts voter file
Massachusetts isn't pre-loaded, so you provide the voter file and we load it into Motion51 for you. Here's the official source — request it from the state, send us the file, and you're ready to cut turf.
- Where to request it
- Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division (William Francis Galvin, Secretary)Elections Division, 1 Ashburton Place, Room 1705, Boston, MA 02108; phone 617-727-2828 or 1-800-462-8683; email [email protected]; general info [email protected]; 1-800-392-6090
- Cost
- Free to qualifying recipients (cost is limited to actual production cost; in practice provided at no charge to eligible political entities).
- How to request
- Written request to the Elections Division. Requester must certify qualifying status under G.L. c. 51 sec. 47C and 950 CMR 58.00 (state party committee, statewide candidate committee, state ballot question committee, jury commissioner, adjutant general, or other entity designated by regulation). Sign licensing/non-disclosure agreement prohibiting redistribution and commercial use. Out-of-state vendors must work through an in-state qualifying committee.
- Turnaround
- Typically 2-6 weeks after qualifying status is verified and licensing agreement signed
Costs and rules change — confirm the current details on the official page before you order. Each state also has use restrictions on voter data — check the official agency link above for the specifics. Once you have the file, we handle loading it, cutting turf, and getting your volunteers knocking.
Running in a specific county?
Many local races only need a single county's voter file — usually cheaper and faster than the whole state. We have the exact how-to for these Massachusetts counties:
Thinking about running in Massachusetts?
The filing windows, fees vs. petitions, and which offices are on the ballot — in plain English, with the official links.
Get set up in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is fully available. Tell us about your race and we'll help you get your district's voter file loaded into Motion51 and your turf ready to walk.