Get informed as a Voter
Register and make a plan to vote
Register to vote, check your voter registration status, update your registration information, know your voting rights, find your polling location, and see who represents you. View when, where, and how to vote. View the schedule and key dates for upcoming elections. Visit the MA Secretary of State’s website for additional information, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and several other languages.
Get to know the candidate
Learn about the candidates and their positions on early childhood issues. Understanding where candidates stand helps you make an informed decision. After the state primaries on September 1, check back to see which candidates will be on the ballot in the general election on November 3.
Review ballot questions
Ballot questions have a major impact on public funding and policy priorities. Learn about the statewide ballot questions in Massachusetts to understand how they may affect children, families, and communities. Learn more about how questions get on the ballot. Review the 9 Finalized Ballot Questions on the November 3, 2026 State Election ballot.
Engage your community
Encourage others to prioritize early education and care. Share information and data, highlight early education programs. Share information on social media.
Together, we advocate
By voting, you choose the kind of community you want to build. If you want to continue your advocacy efforts and further shape the change you imagine, learn more about statewide advocacy by reviewing the Advocacy HQ toolkit.
Ask questions!
Community voices matter. When you attend forums, debates, or town halls, ask candidates how they will prioritize young children. Consider questions like:
1. Building Thriving Communities
How would you make your district a place for young children and families to thrive? What would need to be in place?
2. Protecting and Preserving the Progress
In recent years, Massachusetts has made significant investments in early education and care. With tough budget decisions ahead, how would you protect the progress Massachusetts has made while continuing to put young children and families first?
3. Connecting the systems that shape us
We do not live single-issue lives. Young children and families experience many other systems, including housing, transportation, food assistance, and health care. How would you support policies that are connected and help meet basic needs for children and families?
4. Strengthening the Workforce
Early educators are the backbone of our economy and our communities. What is your vision for building and supporting a strong early education workforce?
Stay informed and engaged
Stay current on early education news and policy updates. Join our email list, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and LinkedIn, subscribe to our YouTube, and read our Eye on Early Childhood blog. Ongoing engagement will help ensure your platform remains informed, responsive, and aligned with the needs of children and families across the Commonwealth.