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JumboVote
JumboVote is a nonpartisan organization at Tufts University dedicated to promoting civic engagement and voter turnout. JumboVote is affiliated with the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and the Andrew Goodman Foundation. Our goal is to equip and empower students to participate in our democracy on Election Day and beyond.
TurboVote
Tufts partners with TurboVote by Democracy Works to help individuals vote by providing personalized information, tools, and reminders to cast their ballots.
2024 Polling Locations
Are you registered to vote at your campus address? Use this resource to find your polling location.
cSPA Voters' Guide
To help voters understand policy issues in Massachusetts, Tisch College's Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) provides non-partisan research on all state ballot questions.
Louisa Terrell to Serve as Tisch College Visiting Fellow for the Fall 2024 Semester
The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life has named Louisa Terrell, J91, A25P, a Visiting Fellow for the fall 2024 semester to engage the Tufts community on issues related to the upcoming election in a robust Election2024 series of programs and workshops.
Election Night Extravaganza
Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 7:00 - 11:00pm | Joyce Cummings Center
Join an election night takeover of the Joyce Cummings Center and celebrate the democratic process with your friends! Gather as a community to watch early election results come in on big screens*, enjoy food, games, trivia, a photo booth and other fun activities, join optional political discussions, take advantage of de-stress zones, and more. No matter how you plan on commemorating this election, the JCC is your one-stop-shop for experiencing election night together as a Tufts community. All are welcome! Drop in for a short time or stay for the duration.
JumboVote Office Hours
Wednesdays starting Sept. 18 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Barnum Lobby
Voting questions? Stop by Barnum lobby to ask any and all of your questions about registration, absentee voting, and more!
Notary Hours
Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 12 – 1pm | Barnum Hall Lobby
Monday, Oct. 21 | 10:30 – 11:30am | Barnum Hall Lobby
Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 12 - 1pm | Barnum Hall Lobby
Do you need a time outside of these hours? Please email daniela.sanchez@tufts.edu to schedule a notary appointment.
Van Rides to the Polls
Need a ride? For students on the Medford/Somerville campus who may need a ride to their polling place in Medford or Somerville, JumboVote will be offering free shuttle rides leaving from the Campus Center on Tuesday, November 5 from 11:00 am-8:00 pm (on a walk-up basis).
Post-Election Events
Election Aftermath: Where We Are, What's Next
Wednesday, Nov. 6 | 12:00- 1:00pm | Virtual
Thursday, Nov. 7 | 12:00- 1:00pm | Rabb Room, Barnum Hall
Join a drop-in, virtual discussion during election week to discuss outcomes so far (what we know, what’s still developing, what’s next) and the implications for our democracy and our own civic lives. Students can drop-in, bring questions or just listen and be in community. Drop-in or stay for the duration. Hosted by Tisch College and the Office of Student Life.
Tufts Election Resources
For more election resources, including election day programming, visit the Office of Student Life's election resources site.
Mail in Ballot Request Deadlines
| State/Territory | Ballot Request Deadline | State/Territory | Ballot Request Deadline | State/Territory | Ballot Request Deadline |
| Alabama | 10/29 | Kansas | 10/29 | Northern Mariana Islands | 10/11 |
| Alaska | Mail: 10/26 Online: 11/4 | Kentucky | 10/22 | Ohio | 10/29 |
| American Samoa | 10/21 | Louisiana | 11/1 | Oklahoma** | 10/21 |
| Arizona | 10/25 | Maine | 10/31 | Oregon | 10/31 |
| Arkansas | 10/29 | Maryland | 11/1 | Pennsylvania | 10/29 |
| California | 10/29 | Massachusetts | 10/29 | Puerto Rico | 9/16 |
| Colorado | N/A* | Michigan | 11/1 | Rhode Island | 10/15 |
| Connecticut | 11/4 | Minnesota | 11/4 | South Carolina | 10/25 |
| Delaware | Mail: 11/1 Online: 11/4 | Mississippi** | 11/4 | South Dakota** | 11/4 |
| DC | 10/16 | Missouri** | 10/23 | Tennessee | 10/29 |
| Florida | 10/24 | Montana | 11/4 | Texas | 10/25 |
| Georgia | 10/25 | Nebraska | 10/25 | Utah | 10/25* |
| Guam | Mail: 11/2 Phone: 11/5 | Nevada | 11/5* | Vermont | 11/4 |
| Hawaii | 10/29 | New Hampshire | 11/4 | Virgin Islands | 10/14 |
| Idaho | 10/25 | New Jersey | 10/29 | Virginia | 10/25 |
| Illinois | 10/31 | New Mexico | 10/22 | Washington | 11/5 |
| Indiana | 10/24 | New York | 10/26 | West Virginia | 10/30 |
| Iowa | 10/21 | North Carolina | 10/29 | Wisconsin | 10/31 |
| North Dakota | 11/4 | Wyoming | 11/4 |
* Ballots automatically sent to registered voters at the address on their voter registration. Absentee ballot request is only for those who need ballots mailed to a different address.
** States that require notarization at some point in the absentee ballot process. Please contact tischcollege@tufts.edu for a notary before making any marks on your ballot or envelope.
Mail in Ballot Return Deadlines
| State | Ballot Return Deadline | State | Ballot Return Deadline | State | Ballot Return Deadline |
| Alabama | 11/5 | Kansas | 11/5 | Northern Mariana Islands | 11/5 |
| Alaska | Mail: Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/15 Online: 11/5 | Kentucky | 11/5 | Ohio | Postmarked by 11/4 and received by 11/9 |
| American Samoa | 11/5 | Louisiana | 11/4 | Oklahoma | 11/5 |
| Arizona | 11/5 | Maine | 11/5 | Oregon | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/12 |
| Arkansas | 11/5 | Maryland | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/15 | Pennsylvania | 11/5 |
| California | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/12 | Massachusetts | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/8 | Puerto Rico | Postmarked by 11/5 |
| Colorado | 11/5 | Michigan | 11/5 | Rhode Island | 11/5 |
| Connecticut | 11/5 | Minnesota | 11/5 | South Carolina | 11/5 |
| Delaware | 11/5 | Mississippi | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/13 | South Dakota | 11/5 |
| DC | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/15 | Missouri | 11/5 | Tennessee | 11/5 |
| Florida | 11/5 | Montana | 11/5 | Texas | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/6 |
| Georgia | 11/5 | Nebraska | 11/5 | Utah | Postmarked by 11/4 |
| Guam | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/20 | Nevada | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/9 | Vermont | 11/5 |
| Hawaii | 11/5 | New Hampshire | 11/5 | Virgin Islands | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/15 |
| Idaho | 11/5 | New Jersey | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/11 | Virginia | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/8 |
| Illinois | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/19 | New Mexico | 11/5 | Washington | Postmarked by 11/5 |
| Indiana | 11/5 | New York | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/12 | West Virginia | Postmarked by 11/5 and received by 11/11 |
| Iowa | 11/5 | North Carolina | 11/5 | Wisconsin | 11/5 |
| North Dakota | Postmarked 11/4 | Wyoming | 11/5 |
Elections News
Yes, Trump improved with young men. But he drew young women, too.
Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg of CIRCLE, shares some of the factors that influenced youth voting in the 2024 election.
WCVB Channel 5 Boston
Issues, change drive young Massachusetts voters to polls
Fourth-year A&S student Nathan Moreno comments on the political engagement of his generation noting resources at Tufts such as Jumbo Vote.
WGBH
Young voters anticipate what the 2024 election means for their futures
A&S second-year Zachary Zinman, first-year Leah Scoppa, fourth-year Ethan Putlack, first-year Kunal Botla, first-year Lauren Baker, and fourth-year Joao Ribeiro, who attended an election party at Tufts, are quoted about how the election results could impact their future.
Young Voters Shifted Toward Trump but Still Favored Harris Overall
About 42% of eligible youth voted in 2024, according to a CIRCLE analysis.
Where We Are Now in American Politics, and Where We Might Go
A Tufts political scientist on polarization, news bubbles, and the dangers of presidential republics
More Elections News
Check out Tufts coverage of the 2024 races, from voters and candidates to the state and federal issues at stake.