Election Day Voter Registration in Massachusetts (PDF)
High levels of interest in the presidential contest have brought registration to record levels in recent months in states like Pennsylvania, but many argue that Election Day Registration (EDR) could further increase both the number of registered voters and the number that turn out on Election Day. In a new analysis, R. Michael Alvarez and Jonathan Nagler explore the potential effects of EDR in Massachusetts.

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