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At NEFA, we believe that the freedoms to create, access, express, and share arts and cultures are human rights and essential to a just society and thriving communities. We envision a world where the arts and culture ecosystem thrives, artists flourish, and the transformative power of the arts is valued as essential to a more vibrant and equitable society. That is why NEFA is participating in ArtsVote, a national movement to educate, register, and mobilize arts and culture voters nationwide.
On this National Voter Registration Day, make sure your voice is heard at the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each New England state has a unique registration deadline; click on your state below to learn about yours.
Connecticut
Registration deadlines:
- By Mail: Friday, October 16, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Online: Friday, October 16, 2026
Learn more about voting in Connecticut
Maine
Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (received)
- In Person: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Online: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Learn more about Voting in Maine
Massachusetts
Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Online: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Learn more about Voting in Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Registration Deadlines:
- In Person: November 3, 2026
- By mail/Online: Voter registration is due 6–13 days before Election Day, depending on the town. Contact your local election office for details.
Learn more about voting in New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Sunday, October 4, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Online: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Learn more about voting in Rhode Island
Vermont
Registration deadlines:
- By Mail: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (received)
- In Person: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Online: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Learn more about voting in Vermont
Additional Voting Resources
Election Protection Hotlines: report any issues by calling:
- English 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683
- Spanish/English 888-VE-Y-VOTA 888-839-8682
- Asian Languages/English 888-API-VOTE 888-274-8683
- Arabic/English 844-YALLA-US 844-925-5287
View voter registration information and forms in 15 languages
Your State Arts Advocacy Agency
Connect with your state arts advocacy organization for resources and detailed information about the cultural sector at the state level, including key ballot initiatives and candidates' understanding of the impact of the cultural sector:
What is ArtsVote?
ArtsVote is a year-round, nonpartisan movement jointly presented by Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund. Our mission is to educate, register, and mobilize arts and culture voters nationwide. We believe that creativity is not optional, and that a thriving democracy demands a thriving cultural sector. By giving local nonprofits, artists, and everyday citizens the tools they need to advocate for the creative economy, ArtsVote ensures that the arts are heard loud and clear in every election.