A new report says Massachusetts cities and towns have a lot of work to do to prepare for a big change coming with this year’s elections.
For the first time in Massachusetts, voters will be able to cast ballots for up to 11 days prior to Election Day.
A survey by election reform advocates found 40 percent of local election officials are in the final planning stages for early voting. 13 percent have not started planning.
In Springfield, Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola said she’s finalizing the hours for early voting and the locations.
" It is still kind of up in the air at this point," said Oyola.
The early voting period in Massachusetts will run from October 24 to November 4.