Rollins launches voter protection hotline for Nov. 3

BOSTON — Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins is launching a voter election hotline to ensure everyone can vote freely and without interference on Election Day.

Rollins said the non-partisan hotline, staffed by civilian investigators, will offer help in 9 different languages on voters' rights questions as well as gathering information from callers who believe a crime may have been committed. An on-call district attorney will be available to review the information and take potential action, Rollins said in a statement.

The hotline can be reached at 617-619-HELP (4357) and will be staffed from 6:30 a.m to 9 p.m. on Election Day.

“The right to vote without interference is central to the health and future of our democracy. No matter who you are voting for, it’s important that you have the right to vote freely and safely and that your vote is counted. My Office is here to ensure that this right is protected for everyone,” said Rollins.

Rollins said anyone who witnesses a crime occurring should call 911 before calling the hotline.

“Voter intimidation can appear in many different forms, including efforts by private citizens, organized groups or others to verbally harass or physically confront voters, requests for unnecessary documents in order to cast a ballot, and other types of concerning behavior at and around polling locations,” Rollins said in the statement. Those intimidating voters could be charged with federal and local voter intimidation statutes, in addition to other charges.

Rollins' office also released a voter resource page which includes information on voting rights and links to election information.

You can reach the Suffolk Voter Hotline on Nov. 3 at 617-619-HELP (4357).

• Voter Resources
• Fill out the application completely.
• Submit the request online through www.mailmyballotma.com or to your local election office. You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
• When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.
• Track your ballot

Voter Resources

• View My Ballot
• Massachusetts Ballot Questions
• Am I Registered to Vote?
• Where Do I Vote?
• Find My Drop Box
• Track My Ballot
• Mail-in Registration Form
• Automatic Voter Registration
• Massachusetts Districts