Nine statewide ballot questions will appear on the Massachusetts ballot this November. Here you’ll find resources to help you understand the questions, learn what a YES or NO vote would mean, explore arguments on both sides, and find upcoming voter education events.
What questions will be on my ballot in the November election?
Massachusetts voters are asked to vote on nine ballot questions on November 3
- 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
Click here to learn more about Concord & Carlisle Ballot Question 10.
Where can I find information that presents both sides of each ballot question and helps me learn more?
The following non-partisan resources are available to help you understand the ballot questions and what a yes or no vote means:
The Red Book
The Red Book, officially called Information for Voters book, is issued by the Massachusetts Secretary of State. A printed version of this book was mailed to every household in September 2026. It contains information on all nine questions, including a summary of each proposal, the full text of the proposed/existing law, statements describing the effect of a yes or no vote, and brief arguments for and against each question. View The Red Book.
VOTE411.org
Provided by the League of Women Voters, VOTE411.org is a one-stop shop for election information, providing nonpartisan general & state-specific information.
cSPA Voters' Guide to 2026 Massachusetts Ballot Questions
To help voters understand policy issues in Massachusetts, the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University provides non-partisan research on all state ballot questions. Learn more.
Note: LWVCC provides this guide as one of several resources to help voters learn about the ballot questions. Its analysis and conclusions are those of cSPA and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the League of Women Voters.
Does the League of Women Voters host any voter education events about the ballot questions?
Yes, there are currently two opportunities:
LWVMA Webinar: Ballot Question 3—State Primary Elections
September 23, 2026, view recording
The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts held a virtual education event on Question 3: State Primary Elections, featuring Danielle Allen of the Yes on 3 Campaign and Brian Muldoon of the No on 3 Campaign. This event educates voters on the ballot petition known as All Party Primary Reform, or Top 2.
First Friday: Nine Ballot Questions. Two Hours. Let’s Go.
Friday, October 2, view recording
Evan Horowitz, Executive Director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, returns to LWVCC to guide us through the questions and what a YES or NO vote would mean. Drawing on cSPA’s nonpartisan research, he will break down the proposals, the arguments on both sides, and their potential impact. The program also includes Jennifer Muroff, LWVMA Co-President & Advocacy Chair, discussing the LWVMA's positions.
Has the League issued recommendations on the ballot questions?
The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts has issued recommendations on some of the ballot questions. An overview is available on the LWVMA MA Ballots webpage, and a detailed explanation of the recommendations is available here.
The League actively campaigns for Yes on 4 and Yes on 9:
LWVMA is dedicating resources to Yes on 4: Election Day Registration and Yes on 9: Firearms Regulation. View the recording of Yes for a Safe MA: Defend the 2024 Gun Law virtual event HERE. Click HERE for a one-page flyer on Yes on 4 (Election Day Registration) and Yes on 9 (Uphold Firearms Regulations).
Note: The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle has not issued its own recommendations.
Information is provided as a public service and may change. Please verify details with the appropriate election officials.
Last updated: Oct 1, 2026
