We wish to acknowledge that the University of Massachusetts Boston is situated upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the Massachusett First Nations. We pay respect to the elders, both past and present, as well as future generations. This acknowledgement demonstrates our commitment to working to dismantle the systems of oppression that have displaced Indigenous Peoples and the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism.
Sources:
A guide to Indigenous land acknowledgement
Guide to Indigenous land and territorial acknowledgements for cultural institutions
Native Land
This guide is intended as a starting point for the UMass Boston community to become informed and prepared for the 2024 presidential election. It also includes books from our library collection as well as electronic resources to provide background on voting, voter education, elections, and our governmental structure. The resources listed in this guide are not exhaustive, but bring into focus important, timely, and practical information to participate and engage with issues this election cycle.
Sample Ballot Look-Up
Enter your address to see your sample ballot.
Election Dates & Deadlines
Look up deadlines for primary and presidential elections by state.
Voter ID Laws:
Look up Voter ID laws by state through the National Conference of State Legislatures
Voter ID laws differ from state to state—some don't require an ID at all, while others have strict photo ID rules that only allow certain types of ID. In some states, student IDs from colleges and universities are accepted; in others, they aren’t.
Note: Some voter ID laws also apply to absentee voting but the image below focuses on in-person voting requirements. See the Massachusetts Voter Information page for specifics within the state.
Student ID as Voter ID. Image source: Jane Johnston, "Student ID as Voter ID," 2023.
Accessed via https://campusvoteproject.org/student-id-as-voter-id/.
