Massachusetts Voters Decide Nine Ballot Questions, Reject All-Party Primaries by About 60%
Boston — Results rolled in on November 4 for the nine statewide ballot questions Massachusetts voters decided on November 3, with campaign watch parties gathered at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel in Boston on election night. In early returns, Question 3, which would have moved the state to all-party primaries, was rejected by about 60% of ballots counted, after drawing opposition from Democratic legislative leaders. Question 4, allowing same-day voter registration, led with about 58% support. A measure limiting state tax revenue was failing with about 53% voting no. Supporters of Question 6, which would create a land and water conservation fund from sales taxes on sporting goods, recreational vehicles and golf courses, were already celebrating on election night; the law is set to take effect July 1, 2027.
Voters also rejected Question 9, which would have repealed the state's 2024 gun-safety law, and Question 8, which would have rolled back recreational marijuana legalization, while Question 1, expanding access to public records, appeared headed for passage. All results are unofficial until certified.
Source: State House News Service
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