Massachusetts Ballot Questions 2026, Explained

Nine questions. Your answers. One card to take with you.

More ballot questions than Massachusetts has seen since 1994.

Yes, the state mailed you a red book. I read the whole thing. This is it in plain English, plus who's funding each side and a cheat sheet you can take to the polls. Read the red book

Start with Question 1

A ballot card showing how someone is voting on the Massachusetts ballot questions, with a colored Yes, No, or Deciding tag beside each question — Sample This is what you end up with: your answers on a card you can save to your phone or print and bring with you.

Start anywhere. Your answers save as you go.

Expanding the Public Records Law
Government transparency
Union Rights for Public Defenders
Labor
State Primary Elections
Elections
Election Day Registration
Elections
State Revenue Limit & Rebate
Taxes
Natural Resource Conservation Fund
Environment
Single-Family Homes on Smaller Lots
Housing
Ban on Retail Marijuana Sales
Cannabis
Firearms Law Referendum
Public safety

See your ballot cardEvery answer you've made, in ballot order, ready to save or print.

Your city or town's actual ballot may also include local questions not covered here.

Election dayTuesday, November 3, 2026

Register bySaturday, October 24 · Register online

Early votingOctober 17 – 30