June 19th on Beacon Hill marked the date for the state hearing on Election Day Registration (EDR). A measure said by Secretary of State William F. Galvin to be “the final step we need to take to make sure voters have every opportunity to participate in every election.” Currently, voters must register 20 days before election day to cast a ballot. By allowing for Election Day Registration, lawmakers and community leaders hope to increase voter turnout and create a more efficie