Question 4

Sources (Ballot Question 4): A: "What your vote will do" (written by the Attorney General and Secretary of the Commonwealth), p. 12: a YES vote would permit eligible citizens to register or update their address at their polling place on Election Day. B: same section: a NO vote would make no change to the laws governing voter registration. Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth, Information for Voters 2026 (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/information-for-voters-2026.htm).

Sources (Ballot Question 4): A: Argument in favor by Norma B. Shulman, YES on Election Day Registration, p. 13 (gives thousands the chance to participate; helps people who move often, like young people and renters). B: Argument against by Amy Carnevale, Massachusetts Republican Party, p. 13 (errors, false statements or conflicting records may escape detection and not be found until after the ballot is cast). Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth, Information for Voters 2026 (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/information-for-voters-2026.htm).

Sources (Ballot Question 4): A: Argument in favor by Norma B. Shulman, YES on Election Day Registration, p. 13 (proof of residence, oath backed by felony penalties, provisional ballots if documentation is missing); Attorney General's summary, p. 12 (false information is a felony, up to 5 years and $10,000). B: Argument against by Amy Carnevale, Massachusetts Republican Party, p. 13 (removes the advance period to examine identity, residence, eligibility or duplicate registration). Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth, Information for Voters 2026 (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/information-for-voters-2026.htm).

Sources (Ballot Question 4): A: Argument in favor by Norma B. Shulman, YES on Election Day Registration, p. 13 (an opportunity voters in the rest of New England already have). B: Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions, majority report, p. 29 (petition as written does not adequately address the operational challenges, including staffing and technology needs, raised in testimony; recommended no action). Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth, Information for Voters 2026 (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/information-for-voters-2026.htm).

Sources (Ballot Question 4): A: Argument in favor by Norma B. Shulman, YES on Election Day Registration, p. 13 ("guarantees every eligible voice is heard"). B: Argument against by Amy Carnevale, Massachusetts Republican Party, p. 13 (risk that unlawful ballots could affect close contests; meaningful verification before voting). Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth, Information for Voters 2026 (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/information-for-voters-2026.htm).