Massachusetts Voter File

What is the Massachusetts voter file?

The Massachusetts voter file is the official statewide list of registered voters maintained by the state election office. It typically includes voter names, addresses, party registration (where applicable), precinct, district, and voting history. Campaigns use it to organize canvassing, phone banking, and mail programs.

How to request the Massachusetts voter file

Once you have the file, you can import it into a political canvassing tool like Activate to organize volunteers and track outreach.

1. 1Confirm you are a qualifying requestor in Massachusetts (Municipal lists: any political candidate or organized political committee in that city or town, free of charge. Statewide file: statewide campaigns and state party committees only.).
2. 2Visit the official Massachusetts election office request page.
3. 3Massachusetts gives voter lists to candidates free of charge. You request them from each city or town clerk in your district — state law (M.G.L. c. 51 §§ 55 and 6) entitles political candidates and committees to the voting list and street list at no cost, and it helps to mention the statute when you ask. Find your clerks at sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voter-resources/find-my-local-election-office.htm, collect the files, then bring them into Activate with the Upload Your List button below. (The separate statewide file is limited to statewide campaigns and state parties, so the clerk route is the standard path for district and local races.) Plan for one request per municipality you cover: a town or ward race is a single clerk, but a state senate or congressional district spans many, so start early and expect to chase a few.
4. 4Receive the file and upload it securely to Activate for your campaign.

Eligibility and restrictions

Cost and turnaround

The estimated state fee is Free. Turnaround varies by state and request volume. Delivery may be instant download, email, or physical media depending on the state. Check the official Massachusetts election office page for the most current timeline.

How Activate can help

Activate helps campaigns organize, secure, and use voter data for canvassing and outreach. Upload your Massachusetts voter file and we'll handle the rest.

Frequently asked questions

This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Voter file access laws and fees change. Confirm the current procedure with the official state election office before submitting a request.