Researching and increasing voter efficacy in Massachusetts

Our goal: get more people to vote

Through on-the-ground voter engagement, paired with research on voter efficacy in the state of Massachusetts, we hope to fill the gap of attention to Massachusetts elections and their voters.

Through our work, we engage with everyone from voters to legislators, hoping to build a democratic, representative, and politically engaged Massachusetts.

We Do That in Three Main Ways

Research

Tracking every national and state election in Massachusetts for the last two decades, socio-economic factors, candidate qualities, and much more to bring our original analysis to local and state leaders.

Street Teams

Volunteer-led pop-up tables in high-traffic areas, community centers, and events with signs, QR codes for instant registration, and voter guides

Social Media Outreach

Find us on TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn, reaching out to the Boston community and collaborating with city partners to connect people to voting resources

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Our mission

The Beacon Project empowers low efficacy communities to participate in local elections by making voter education and researching elections. We aim to spark civic confidence and create spaces where all voices feel heard and valued. Our goal is not just to register voters, nor is it t to put out new election analysis, but to build lasting trust in the democratic process.

The Institute for Citizens and Scholars selected The Beacon Project for the inaugural Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness fellowship, connecting it to $7,500 per team in project funding, stipends, mentorship, and access to a national network of peers and civic leaders to bring these programs to life.

For those interested in furthering our work through contributions, email thebeaconproject617@gmail.com

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