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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.
Voting Machines Everyone Can Trust
Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Barnum Hall 104
Join us for a discussion led by Dr. Ben Adida, co-founder and Executive Director of VotingWorks, as he explores how technology can enhance transparency, security, and equity in the voting process. Dr. Adida will cover the origin and history of voting machines, current voting practices, and the way we should build the next generation of voting machines. He will demonstrate VotingWorks' voting machine. Lunch will be provided.
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 |
More Elections News
Check out Tufts coverage of the 2024 races, from voters and candidates to the state and federal issues at stake.