Massachusetts Directory of Political Parties and Designations
When you register to vote, you may choose to enroll in a political party or political designation or may choose to remain “unenrolled,” which is commonly referred to as independent. If you do not enroll in a party, you may still vote in state and presidential primaries by choosing a party ballot and will remain unenrolled.
Once you make an enrollment choice you may change your enrollment status by notifying your election official in writing at least 20 days before an election.
Parties
If you enroll in any of these four parties you may vote only in that party’s primary. Enrollment in a political party does not affect your right to vote in the general election. In the general election, all voters receive the same ballot and vote for the candidate of their choice, regardless of party enrollment.
Party Name and Letter Code Telephone Number
Democratic (D) 617-776-2676
Republican (R) 617-523-5005
Green-Rainbow (J) 413-650-6542
United Independent Party (CC) 617-2UNITED
Designations
In addition to the four “political parties” listed above, there are certain legal political designations in which you can enroll. Currently these are:
Designation Name Telephone Number Contact Person
508-997-3606 Jonathan Hill
America First Party 617-227-8071 L. Thomas White
American Independent Party 617-968-5248 Stephen Robbins
American Term Limits 978-345-2857 Knute S. Alfredson
Conservative Party 617-968-5248 Stephen Robbins
Constitution Party [email protected] Richard Selfridge
Green Party USA 617-418-3756 Designation Name Telephone Number Contact Person
Interdependent 3rd Party 413-782-4453 Sam Hanna
Libertarian 617-396-4253 David E. Blau, Esq.
Massachusetts Independent Party 508-224-9102 Robert Bielen
Natural Law Party 617-973-3523 Ayres Hall
New Alliance Party
New World Council
617-863-6277
Pirate 617-863-MAPP James O'Keefe
Pizza Party 508-802-5012 Joshua Lee Freeman
Prohibition Party R.K. Whitney
Rainbow Coalition 617-262-4433 Melvin King
Reform Party
617-633-1857 Matt Andrews
Socialist 413-367-9356 Eric Chester
Twelve Visions Party Richard A. Heos
Timesizing Not Downsizing 617-623-8080 Philip Hyde
Veterans Party America 781-545-5564 Richard E. Hagert
We The People 781-934-6958 Robert Mustard, Jr.
Working Families
World Citizens Party 617-876-1185