Nine questions. One page each. No jargon.
The nine Massachusetts ballot questions, explained in plain English. Massachusetts hasn't had this many since 1994.
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The questions, in ballot order
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1
Expanding the Public Records Law
Government transparencyWould require the state Legislature and the Governor's office to comply with the public records law, which they're currently exempt from, with two carve-outs.
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2
Collective Bargaining for Public Defenders
LaborWould let the state's public defenders unionize and bargain collectively, something almost no other state employees are barred from today.
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3
State Primary Elections
ElectionsWould replace separate party primaries with one combined primary, where the top two finishers advance to the general election regardless of party.
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4
Election Day Registration
ElectionsWould let eligible residents register and vote on the same day at their polling place, instead of registering at least 10 days ahead as current law requires.
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5
State Revenue Limit & Rebate
TaxesWould change the formula behind the state's 1986 tax-revenue cap so it's tied to actual collections, making taxpayer rebates larger and more frequent.
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6
Natural Resource Conservation Fund
EnvironmentWould create no new tax, but redirect existing sales tax revenue from sporting goods, RVs, and golf courses into a dedicated conservation fund.
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7
Single-Family Homes on Smaller Lots
HousingWould require every city and town to allow single-family homes on small lots with water, sewer, and road access, overriding stricter local zoning.
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8
Prohibit Retail Sale of Recreational Marijuana
CannabisWould repeal the 2016 law that legalized recreational marijuana sales, ending the state's retail cannabis industry while keeping small-amount possession legal.
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9
Firearms Regulation
Public safetyA referendum on the gun law the Legislature passed in 2024 — unlike the other eight questions, here a YES vote keeps the law and a NO vote repeals it.