Seven days left to register for the state election

The deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 6 state election is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Any citizen who will turn 18 by election day is eligible. City and town clerks will stay open until 8 p.m. on Oct. 17.

Voters can also register online, in person at Registry of Motor Vehicles offices or by mail by downloading a form available on the secretary of state’s website and sending it to or dropping it off at a local city or town hall.

Absentee ballots are available for voters who will be out of town on election day or who have medical conditions or religious beliefs that will prevent them from going to the polls in person. Application are available on the secretary of state’s website and at city and town halls. The deadline to apply is noon Nov. 5, and the ballot must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on election day.

Massachusetts has almost 4.5 million voters. This year's election includes races for senator, Congress, governor and other constitutional offices, the Legislature, county offices and three ballot questions.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/registertovote-2018 or call 1-800-462-8683.

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Early voting begins Oct. 22 and ends Nov. 2.

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