Early voting may be coming to Massachusetts.
Both the Massachusetts House and Senate have approved a bill to overhaul the state’s voting laws. It would allow on-line voter registration, pre-registration of 16- and 17- year olds, and voting up to 11 days before Election Day. Early voting is allowed in 32 states. Under the bill it would begin in Massachusetts in 2016. Pam Wilmot, of Common Cause Massachusetts, said advocates have been fighting for the reforms for decades.
" It is long overdue and well needed. It is a great victory.We're very excited."
Advocates did not get everything they wanted in the bill. Election day voter registration was not included.