With nine major questions on the 2026 Massachusetts ballot—the most in over three decades—making informed decisions at the voting booth can feel overwhelming.
Our special edition newsletter series has concluded. But you can catch up on all the editions in the links below. Here's a quick guide to every question:
Question 1: A “Yes” vote would make the state’s public records law apply to the governor’s office and the state Legislature. A “No” vote would keep public records laws as they are. Read more.
Question 2: A “Yes” vote would make it legal for about 800 workers of the Committee for Public Counsel Services employees to start forming a union if they want to. A “No” vote would keep the law as it is. Read more.
Question 3: A “Yes” vote would shift most elections in Massachusetts from a party-based primary system to an all-party primary and a top-two general. A “No” vote would keep elections as they are. Read more.
Question 4:: A “Yes” vote would let eligible voters register to vote or change their addresses on Election Day starting in 2028. A “No” vote would keep the law as it is. Read more.
Question 5: A “Yes” vote would change the math of how Massachusetts gives tax refunds in years where tax collections grow faster than wages. A “No” vote would keep the law as it is. Read more.
Question 6: A “Yes” vote would create a Nature for All Fund and tell lawmakers that voters want to use tax money from recreational gear and golf courses to fund nature conservation projects. A “No” vote would not create the fund. Read more.
Question 7: A “Yes” vote would mean every city and town in Massachusetts would allow people to build single-family homes on lots of at least 5,000 square feet, with some additional constraints including water and sewage service. A “No” vote would keep current laws as they are. Read more.
Question 8: A “Yes” vote would require recreational cannabis shops, as well as growers, to shut down. A “No” vote would keep the current law in place. Read more.
Question 9: A “Yes” vote would keep the state’s 2024 gun law on the books. A “No” vote would get rid of it. Read more.
