2026 Massachusetts ballot questions: What Questions 1–9 would do

The Boston Globe · Globe Staff Published October · 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC

Massachusetts voters are deciding nine statewide ballot questions. See what Questions 1–9 would do, what yes and no votes mean, and the arguments from supporters and opponents.

Massachusetts voters will decide on a record-tying nine statewide ballot questions today, making it the busiest slate the state has seen in more than three decades. The Globe is here to help you navigate what could be thorny policy questions.

Here, find information about each of the questions, what supporters and opponents are saying, and what your vote could mean. Plus, make your own selections as you read through the guide and get a downloadable summary to take with you to the polls.

For information on the donors behind the various proposals, check out the Globe database here.

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