Who was allowed to vote in Massachusetts Bay Colony?

In the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the franchise (the right to vote) was initially limited to male church members. This meant that only men who were in good standing with the Puritan church were allowed to vote. Over time, this restriction was gradually loosened, and by the middle of the 17th century, all male property owners were allowed to vote, regardless of their religious affiliation. This was still a relatively limited franchise, as a significant portion of the population, including women, non-property owners, and non-Puritans, were still excluded from the political process.