The 2026 Ballot Questions
Rep. Amy Sangiolo Forum with Pro and Con Presentations
State Representative Amy Sangiolo of the Middlesex 11th District held a forum to inform the public on the upcoming Massachusetts State Ballot questions. The first meeting covered questions 4, 6, 7, and 9. The second meeting discussed Questions 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8 (coming soon). Representative in favor and against the questions present their reasons.
Every two years, Massachusetts voters may be called upon to vote whether or not to enact new laws, amend the Constitution, or repeal recently passed laws through ballot questions. Ballot questions have been around since the formation of the Commonwealth, but the process for allowing citizens to initiate laws, amendments, and repeals has only been in effect for the past 100 years.
In 2026, 10 ballot questions, nine statewide and one local, will be on the November 3 State Election ballot.
- Question 1: Expanding the Public Records Law
- Question 2: Collective Bargaining for CPCS Employees
- Question 3: State Primary Elections
- Question 4: Election Day Registration
- Question 5: State Revenue Limit & Rebate
- Question 6: Natural Resource Conservation Fund
- Question 7: Single Family Homes
- Question 8: Prohibit Retail Sale of Adult Recreational Use Marijuana
- Question 9: Firearms Regulation
- Question 10: Funding the new Pollard Middle School building project
Resources and Events for Ballot Questions
LWV Needham Ballot Question Information Event:
Nine Questions, Ninety Minutes: The State Ballot Questions
LWVMA Information Event on Question 3
Featuring Danielle Allen of the Yes on 3 Campaign and Brian Muldoon of the No on 3 Campaign, this event will educate voters on All Party Primary Reform, also known as “Top 2.” Learn the pros and cons of this proposed ballot measure and how it would change state elections in Massachusetts if passed.
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
The MA “Information for Voters,” recognizable as the annual “Red Book” has full information on the nine questions and has been sent to all registered voter households.
The Online version of the Red Book can be viewed on the Secretary’s website.
Center for State Policy Analysis, Tufts University
The Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) provides rigorous, timely, unbiased research on live policy issues in Massachusetts. It is housed within the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University. See the Voters’ Guide to 2026 Massachusetts Ballot Questions.
Commonwealth Beacon
The Download: The 9 Massachusetts ballot questions, explained
Question 10: Local Ballot Question for Pollard Middle School
Voters in Needham will decide whether to fund the Pollard Middle School project. Information on this project can be found on the on the town’s website.
Watch the Charles River Chamber discussion of Question 10.
LWV Stances on Ballot Questions
The League of Women Voters does not endorse candidates or parties, but it does support or oppose
policy positions, such as legislation and ballot questions. Click on the post below to find out which questions LWV has a stance on.
Other November 3 election-related posts coming soon.