In Massachusetts, 61% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote, compared to 79% of voters 45+
Teens have the power to close the gap.
Learn MoreMassachusetts Voter Registration Gap
This maps shows the most recent county-level voter registration rates in Massachusetts, one of a set of 31 states we currently track, with more states coming soon. Rates are shown for both 18-year-olds and adults ages 45 and older. Click a county to learn more about voter registration in there.
Massachusetts
61% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote as of Apr 23, 2026.
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Massachusetts County Registration Rates
This table shows the voter registration rates in each Massachusetts county or county-equivalent as of Apr 23, 2026. We omit counties with populations below 10,000.
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| 18 vs 45+ | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | 86% | 86% | 2,015 | 231,668 | |
| Berkshire County | 48% | 84% | 2,135 | 129,430 | |
| Bristol County | 81% | 79% | 7,119 | 582,270 | |
| Dukes County | 82% | 87% | 195 | 20,933 | |
| Essex County | 76% | 80% | 10,403 | 813,054 | |
| Franklin County | > 90% | 89% | 603 | 70,944 | |
| Hampden County | 73% | 88% | 6,732 | 462,815 | |
| Hampshire County | 17% | 89% | 7,237 | 162,028 | |
| Middlesex County | 63% | 74% | 23,479 | 1,638,365 | |
| Nantucket County | > 90% | 75% | 76 | 14,483 | |
| Norfolk County | 82% | 81% | 8,957 | 730,082 | |
| Plymouth County | > 90% | 84% | 6,074 | 535,075 | |
| Suffolk County | 25% | 69% | 17,537 | 785,121 | |
| Worcester County | 72% | 80% | 12,080 | 867,788 |
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The voter data shown on this page comes from a commercial source that compiles official state records and was last updated on Jun 9, 2026. Population estimates come from the American Community Survey. To learn more, read our research model.
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