In-Person Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail Cost Certifications

In 2017, the Auditor determined that parts of the Early Voting Law (M.G.L. c. 54, § 25B and 950 C.M.R. 47.00 et seq.) were unfunded mandates. DLM therefore started to certify expenses for the 2016 presidential election, the 2018 general election, and the 2020 presidential primary. When the Legislature expanded opportunities to vote early in-person or by mail, DLM was charged to certify expenses based on available funding.

The Division of Local Mandates certifies election expenses that satisfy the Early Voting Law based on its mandate determinations.