| 2024 |
1 |
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 1, 2024?See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes 
|
2,326,911 |
71.6% |
No
|
924,289 |
28.4% |
| Blanks |
261,730 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
2 |
This proposed law would eliminate the requirement that a student pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests (or other statewide or district-wide assessments) in mathematics, science and technology, and English in order to receive a high school diploma. Instead, in order for ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,004,196 |
59.1% |
No
|
1,388,553 |
40.9% |
| Blanks |
120,181 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
3 |
The proposed law would provide Transportation Network Drivers (?Drivers?) with the right to form unions (?Driver Organizations?) to collectively bargain with Transportation Network Companies (?Companies?)-which are companies that use a digital network to connect riders to drivers for pre-arranged tr...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,771,750 |
54.1% |
No
|
1,504,674 |
45.9% |
| Blanks |
236,506 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
4 |
This proposed law would allow persons aged 21 and older to grow, possess, and use certain natural psychedelic substances in certain circumstances. The psychedelic substances allowed would be two substances found in mushrooms (psilocybin and psilocyn) and three substances found in plants (dimethyltry...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,444,797 |
43.2% |
No
|
1,902,513 |
56.8% |
| Blanks |
165,620 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
5 |
This proposed law would gradually increase the minimum hourly wage an employer must pay a tipped worker, over the course of five years, on the following schedule: To 64% of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2025; To 73% of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2026; To 82% of the state minimum wag...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,200,966 |
35.9% |
No
|
2,147,233 |
64.1% |
| Blanks |
164,731 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,866 |
61.0% |
No
|
10,126 |
39.0% |
| Blanks |
3,258 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
29,250 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,119 |
51.8% |
No
|
11,299 |
48.2% |
| Blanks |
2,470 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,888 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,434 |
55.1% |
No
|
9,328 |
44.9% |
| Blanks |
2,044 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,806 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,842 |
60.7% |
No
|
9,608 |
39.3% |
| Blanks |
2,257 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,707 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,759 |
68.5% |
No
|
4,951 |
31.5% |
| Blanks |
1,904 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,614 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,897 |
69.2% |
No
|
7,082 |
30.8% |
| Blanks |
2,471 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,450 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,470 |
62.4% |
No
|
7,527 |
37.6% |
| Blanks |
3,280 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,277 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,616 |
65.8% |
No
|
4,482 |
34.2% |
| Blanks |
2,969 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,067 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,582 |
64.8% |
No
|
7,389 |
35.2% |
| Blanks |
5,612 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,583 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,049 |
74.2% |
No
|
4,196 |
25.8% |
| Blanks |
4,353 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,598 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Berkley be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and-one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new Berkley CommunSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,055 |
52.4% |
No
|
1,869 |
47.6% |
| Blanks |
339 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,263 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the town of Chelmsford be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the design and reconstruction of the fire station located at 260 Old WestforSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,817 |
58.9% |
No
|
8,257 |
41.1% |
| Blanks |
1,631 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,705 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the ?Community Preservation Act? (hereinafter ?CPA? or ?Act?), establish a dedicated funding source to enable the Town to: (1) acquire, create or preserve open space, including land for recreational use; (2) acquire, ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
445 |
48.5% |
No
|
472 |
51.5% |
| Blanks |
63 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
980 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
General Laws Chapter 44B, Sections 3 through 7, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space, historic resources, land for recreational use, and community housing, and to rehabilitate and restore such open spa...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
396 |
40.8% |
No
|
575 |
59.2% |
| Blanks |
79 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,050 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the town of Dighton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the Town?s allocable share of the bond issued by the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School DistrSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,159 |
49.3% |
No
|
2,221 |
50.7% |
| Blanks |
495 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,875 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farm land and fore...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,261 |
40.1% |
No
|
3,373 |
59.9% |
| Blanks |
239 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,873 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and fores...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,064 |
43.8% |
No
|
2,643 |
56.2% |
| Blanks |
233 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,940 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Ipswich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of energy efficiency improvements to be made pursuant to an energy servicSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,782 |
44.3% |
No
|
4,756 |
55.7% |
| Blanks |
1,095 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,633 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Mendon be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund, design, and construct the Mendon Senior and Community Center?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,879 |
49.1% |
No
|
1,947 |
50.9% |
| Blanks |
182 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,008 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Millis be allowed to assess an additional $1,124,767 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of providing for the general administrative cost of operating the schools, and the department of public works, for the fiscalSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,115 |
35.8% |
No
|
3,789 |
64.2% |
| Blanks |
161 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,065 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of North Reading be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to reconstruct the Chestnut Street bridge over the Ipswich River?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,586 |
50.3% |
No
|
4,537 |
49.7% |
| Blanks |
913 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,036 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the town of Northborough be allowed to exempt from the provisions of the proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to construct a new Fire Station Building to be located at 61-65 West MaSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,653 |
64.2% |
No
|
3,159 |
35.8% |
| Blanks |
428 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,240 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Northbridge be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the costs for the planning, engineering, and demolition of the former NorthbSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,358 |
51.3% |
No
|
4,138 |
48.7% |
| Blanks |
780 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,276 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), established a dedicated funding source for the acquisition, creation, and preservation of open space; acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resou...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,146 |
37.5% |
No
|
3,572 |
62.5% |
| Blanks |
251 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,969 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), establishes a dedicated funding source for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resour...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,203 |
63.7% |
No
|
687 |
36.3% |
| Blanks |
149 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,039 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts is also known as the Community Preservation Act (CPA). Towns that vote to adopt the CPA establish a ?CPA fund? that can be used for many purposes: to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drink...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,089 |
40.4% |
No
|
1,606 |
59.6% |
| Blanks |
111 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,806 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,800 |
46.7% |
No
|
3,196 |
53.3% |
| Blanks |
455 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,451 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), establishes a dedicated funding source for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resour...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,840 |
55.7% |
No
|
3,850 |
44.3% |
| Blanks |
575 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,265 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Templeton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to repair the Main Street bridge?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,968 |
45.5% |
No
|
2,357 |
54.5% |
| Blanks |
314 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,639 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire, create and preserve open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,939 |
55.1% |
No
|
2,396 |
44.9% |
| Blanks |
255 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,590 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
This question involves amendment of the Town?s acceptance of G.L. c.44B, ??3-7, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the ?Act?) to adopt an additional exemption. The Act allows municipalities to impose a surcharge on real property to establish a dedicated source of funds for the three purpo...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,240 |
69.1% |
No
|
1,003 |
30.9% |
| Blanks |
399 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,642 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and fores...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,670 |
53.8% |
No
|
5,720 |
46.2% |
| Blanks |
1,006 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,396 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Winthrop be allowed to assess an additional $4,950,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the Winthrop Public Schools Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,839 |
41.7% |
No
|
5,378 |
58.3% |
| Blanks |
234 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,451 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
On May 7, 2024, the City Council voted, without taking a position, to place a question on the ballot which will allow voters to reduce the current Community Preservation Act real estate surcharge from 1.5% to 1.0%. The question will be approved, and the real estate surcharge shall be so reduced, if ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,834 |
66.4% |
No
|
4,471 |
33.6% |
| Blanks |
1,654 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,959 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the City of Medford be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in the order to pay costs of constructing a new Fire Station Headquarters to be located at 120 See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,791 |
49.3% |
No
|
14,188 |
50.7% |
| Blanks |
2,228 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,207 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
The City of Somerville accepted the Community Preservation Act (Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts) and established a ?Community Preservation Fund? with a dedicated funding source. Fund monies may only be spent on affordable housing, open space, and historic preserva...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
26,100 |
69.5% |
No
|
11,435 |
30.5% |
| Blanks |
2,429 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
39,964 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the State Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of SouthCoast Wind and Commonwealth Wind and other possible future offshore and onshore wind power developments in MassachusSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,370 |
47.7% |
No
|
14,671 |
52.3% |
| Blanks |
2,239 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,280 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,592 |
70.9% |
No
|
6,797 |
29.1% |
| Blanks |
2,655 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,044 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the town of Dighton be allowed to exempt from the provisions in the proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the Town?s allocable share of the bond issued by the Bristol County Agricultural High School District for thSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,067 |
47.2% |
No
|
2,313 |
52.8% |
| Blanks |
495 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,875 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the Town of North Reading be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a ladder truck for the Fire Department?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,992 |
54.5% |
No
|
4,171 |
45.5% |
| Blanks |
873 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,036 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the Town of Northbridge be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the costs for the planning, design, and construction of a recreational park See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,242 |
49.9% |
No
|
4,264 |
50.1% |
| Blanks |
770 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,276 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the City of Medford be allowed to assess an additional $3,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for general operations of the Medford Public Schools ($3,000,000), including but not limited to funding costs of teacher(s), literacy coach(See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,271 |
53.1% |
No
|
13,472 |
46.9% |
| Blanks |
1,464 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,207 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
8 |
Shall the City of Medford be allowed to assess an additional $4,000,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for general operations of the Medford Public Schools to create a high school schedule that increases access to arts and vocational programmiSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,081 |
52.4% |
No
|
13,689 |
47.6% |
| Blanks |
1,437 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,207 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Do you approve of the amendments to the Barnstable County Charter summarized below?
The revisions to the Barnstable County Charter proposed by the Assembly of Delegates amend the fiscal provisions of the Charter to: codify the Assembly of Delegates' Standing Committee on Finance and...See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
60,440 |
48.6% |
No
|
63,856 |
51.4% |
| Blanks |
25,945 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
150,241 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
1 |
This proposed constitutional amendment would establish an additional 4% state income tax on that portion of annual taxable income in excess of $1 million. This income level would be adjusted annually, by the same method used for federal income-tax brackets, to reflect increases in the cost of living...See Details » |
|
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,267,132 |
52.3% |
No
|
1,158,225 |
47.7% |
| Blanks |
86,104 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,511,461 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
2 |
This proposed law would direct the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance to approve or disapprove the rates of dental benefit plans and would require that a dental insurance carrier meet an annual aggregate medical loss ratio for its covered dental benefit plans of 83 percent. The ...See Details » |
|
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,720,406 |
71.6% |
No
|
681,703 |
28.4% |
| Blanks |
109,352 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,511,461 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
3 |
This proposed law would increase the statewide limits on the combined number of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption (including licenses for 'all alcoholic beverages' and for 'wines and malt beverages') that any one retailer could own or control: from 9 to 12 lic...See Details » |
|
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,070,761 |
44.9% |
No
|
1,314,972 |
55.1% |
| Blanks |
125,728 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,511,461 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
4 |
This law allows Massachusetts residents who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a standard driver's license or learner's permit if they meet all the other qualifications for a standard license or learner's permit, including a road test and insurance, and provide pr...See Details » |
|
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,299,960 |
53.9% |
No
|
1,110,386 |
46.1% |
| Blanks |
101,115 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,511,461 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
The proposed question if adopted would amend the term of office for mayor from two years to four years effective at the start of the next mayoral term in January 2024. Section 3-1(b) of the town charter defines the term of office for mayor as two years. A home rule petition on the question was submi...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,379 |
39.3% |
No
|
6,754 |
60.7% |
| Blanks |
268 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,401 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,418 |
55.2% |
No
|
5,205 |
44.8% |
| Blanks |
1,214 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,837 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,958 |
62.5% |
No
|
7,168 |
37.5% |
| Blanks |
3,137 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,263 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,108 |
84.0% |
No
|
3,069 |
16.0% |
| Blanks |
3,086 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,263 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,665 |
73.8% |
No
|
4,851 |
26.2% |
| Blanks |
2,327 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,843 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote for legislation that puts a fee on the carbon content of fossil fuels to compensate for their environmental damage and returns most of the proceeds in equitable ways to individuals as a cash-back dividend?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,662 |
60.7% |
No
|
6,892 |
39.3% |
| Blanks |
2,150 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,704 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,367 |
63.5% |
No
|
5,383 |
36.5% |
| Blanks |
1,536 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,286 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
7 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,623 |
79.6% |
No
|
2,977 |
20.4% |
| Blanks |
1,686 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,286 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote for legislation that puts a fee on the carbon content of fossil fuels to compensate for their environmental damage and returns most of the proceeds in equitable ways to individuals as a cash-back dividend?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,851 |
35.2% |
No
|
10,769 |
64.8% |
| Blanks |
1,954 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,574 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for the costs of designing, demolishing, constructing, originally equipping, and furnishing the Belmont Public Library, loca...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,881 |
58.1% |
No
|
4,963 |
41.9% |
| Blanks |
319 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,163 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for costs of designing, demolishing, constructing, originally equipping, and furnishing the Belmont Ice Skating Rink, locate...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,710 |
48.6% |
No
|
6,051 |
51.4% |
| Blanks |
402 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,163 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,202 |
55.7% |
No
|
7,333 |
44.3% |
| Blanks |
2,328 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,863 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
7 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,234 |
81.1% |
No
|
3,090 |
18.9% |
| Blanks |
2,539 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,863 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,401 |
87.6% |
No
|
1,619 |
12.4% |
| Blanks |
2,303 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,323 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,715 |
93.5% |
No
|
812 |
6.5% |
| Blanks |
2,796 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,323 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,450 |
68.0% |
No
|
3,031 |
32.0% |
| Blanks |
2,335 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,816 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,214 |
80.4% |
No
|
1,764 |
19.6% |
| Blanks |
2,838 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,816 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,330 |
77.3% |
No
|
2,452 |
22.7% |
| Blanks |
2,301 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,083 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,448 |
82.8% |
No
|
1,754 |
17.2% |
| Blanks |
2,881 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,083 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
If accepted, Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, also known as the Community Preservation Act, will enable the Town to establish a dedicated funding source which may be used to (1) acquire and preserve open space, which includes land for the protection of public drinking water suppli...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,508 |
58.9% |
No
|
1,054 |
41.1% |
| Blanks |
71 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,633 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to exempt from then provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to renovate, remediate, and modernize all the Town fire stations, including site work and reconstruction of Station 5, located a...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,794 |
70.3% |
No
|
5,830 |
29.7% |
| Blanks |
2,279 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,903 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and fores...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,196 |
39.8% |
No
|
6,354 |
60.2% |
| Blanks |
295 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,845 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,796 |
85.1% |
No
|
1,715 |
14.9% |
| Blanks |
1,460 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,971 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,854 |
94.2% |
No
|
663 |
5.8% |
| Blanks |
1,454 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,971 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the State Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would prohibit any public pension fund, college, or university in Massachusetts from directly or indirectly investing its funds, including, but not limited to, the holdings of stock, security, equity...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,325 |
49.3% |
No
|
10,611 |
50.7% |
| Blanks |
3,796 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,732 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,166 |
84.7% |
No
|
3,283 |
15.3% |
| Blanks |
3,283 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,732 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote for legislation that puts a fee on the carbon content of fossil fuels to compensate for their environmental damage and returns most of the proceeds in equitable ways to individuals as a cash-back dividend?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,987 |
70.0% |
No
|
5,578 |
30.0% |
| Blanks |
2,259 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,824 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,768 |
58.0% |
No
|
4,895 |
42.0% |
| Blanks |
1,726 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,673 |
74.6% |
No
|
2,947 |
25.4% |
| Blanks |
1,769 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
7 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,052 |
56.6% |
No
|
8,460 |
43.4% |
| Blanks |
2,711 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,223 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Dudley be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and on-half, so-called, the amount of Seven Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($775,000.00) required to pay for the bond(s) issued to pay for the costs associated with the purchase of a new Fi...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,218 |
54.8% |
No
|
1,830 |
45.2% |
| Blanks |
161 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,209 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,694 |
54.6% |
No
|
6,407 |
45.4% |
| Blanks |
2,884 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,985 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,728 |
78.4% |
No
|
2,953 |
21.6% |
| Blanks |
3,304 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,985 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,300 |
86.1% |
No
|
2,156 |
13.9% |
| Blanks |
2,182 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,638 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,531 |
63.1% |
No
|
4,408 |
36.9% |
| Blanks |
2,014 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,953 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,860 |
82.8% |
No
|
2,047 |
17.2% |
| Blanks |
2,046 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,953 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the town of Hingham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for the costs of professional fees, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new elementary school to replace the existing W...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,980 |
75.8% |
No
|
2,872 |
24.2% |
| Blanks |
701 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,553 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the town of Hingham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for the costs of professional fees, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new Public Safety Facility located at 335 Linco...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,539 |
64.3% |
No
|
4,178 |
35.7% |
| Blanks |
836 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,553 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,003 |
60.8% |
No
|
4,511 |
39.2% |
| Blanks |
2,202 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,716 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,853 |
78.0% |
No
|
2,499 |
22.0% |
| Blanks |
2,364 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,716 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Holden be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to design, construct, and equip new athletic fields to be constructed on Town-owned property located at 18 Industrial Drive and to d...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,294 |
58.8% |
No
|
3,714 |
41.2% |
| Blanks |
406 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,414 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,987 |
86.5% |
No
|
2,174 |
13.5% |
| Blanks |
3,166 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,327 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
35th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,105 |
69.7% |
No
|
3,523 |
30.3% |
| Blanks |
2,203 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,831 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
35th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,443 |
82.1% |
No
|
2,060 |
17.9% |
| Blanks |
2,328 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,831 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
33rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,926 |
72.7% |
No
|
2,226 |
27.3% |
| Blanks |
1,908 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,060 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
33rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,469 |
81.8% |
No
|
1,443 |
18.2% |
| Blanks |
2,148 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,060 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
34th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,099 |
80.4% |
No
|
2,465 |
19.6% |
| Blanks |
1,808 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,372 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
34th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,165 |
89.2% |
No
|
1,358 |
10.8% |
| Blanks |
1,849 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,372 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ('Act'), establishes a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public drin...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,914 |
63.2% |
No
|
5,769 |
36.8% |
| Blanks |
710 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,393 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Oak Bluffs be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for any debt or bond issued in order to fund and pay costs to design and upgrade the existing wastewater treatment facility and to add additional sewer system...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,464 |
69.0% |
No
|
658 |
31.0% |
| Blanks |
198 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,320 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Orange be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to make improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance upgrades to the Town Library, including all costs incident...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,236 |
48.9% |
No
|
1,293 |
51.1% |
| Blanks |
174 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,703 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care professionals, fac...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,306 |
75.0% |
No
|
3,103 |
25.0% |
| Blanks |
1,825 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,234 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
6 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make each Legislator?s vote in that body?s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature?s website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,588 |
86.2% |
No
|
1,701 |
13.8% |
| Blanks |
1,945 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,234 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the town of Rehoboth be allowed to exempt the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School District building project?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,052 |
41.2% |
No
|
2,927 |
58.8% |
| Blanks |
450 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,429 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, ('the Act') establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire, create, and rehabilitate recreational land, including parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
475 |
58.6% |
No
|
336 |
41.4% |
| Blanks |
210 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,021 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Ware be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal taxes to be assessed for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and twenty-three by an amount equal to $400,000.00?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,033 |
64.1% |
No
|
1,140 |
35.9% |
| Blanks |
240 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,413 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Wenham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town of Wenham?s allocable share of the bond issued by the Hamilton/Wenham Regional School District for the purpose of paying costs of the Feasibility Study f...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
981 |
55.1% |
No
|
800 |
44.9% |
| Blanks |
194 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,975 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, (the 'Act') establish a dedicated funding source for the: acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; acquisition, creation, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of la...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,943 |
53.6% |
No
|
3,414 |
46.4% |
| Blanks |
343 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,700 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Westport be allowed to exempt from proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts to paw the Town?s allocable share of the bonds issued be the Greater Fall River Vocational School District School Committee for the purpose of paying costs of designing, constructing and equippi...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,421 |
47.7% |
No
|
3,752 |
52.3% |
| Blanks |
550 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,723 |
See Details » |
|
| 2022 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, ('the Act') establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire, create, preserve and support community housing; (2) acquire, preserve and create open space, ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,304 |
52.3% |
No
|
17,616 |
47.7% |
| Blanks |
5,533 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
42,453 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
1 |
This proposed law would require that motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities be provided with expanded access to mechanical data related to vehicle maintenance and repair. Starting with model year 2022, the proposed law would require manufacturers of motor vehicles sold in Massachuset...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,599,182 |
75.0% |
No
|
867,674 |
25.0% |
| Blanks |
191,149 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,658,005 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
2 |
This proposed law would implement a voting system known as 'ranked-choice voting,' in which voters rank one or more candidates by order of preference. Ranked-choice voting would be used in primary and general elections for all Massachusetts statewide offices, state legislative offices, federal congr...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,549,919 |
45.2% |
No
|
1,877,447 |
54.8% |
| Blanks |
230,639 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,658,005 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,585 |
85.2% |
No
|
2,009 |
14.8% |
| Blanks |
1,316 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,910 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,402 |
93.1% |
No
|
919 |
6.9% |
| Blanks |
1,589 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,910 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,466 |
79.4% |
No
|
5,035 |
20.6% |
| Blanks |
2,497 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,998 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,306 |
74.3% |
No
|
6,319 |
25.7% |
| Blanks |
2,125 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,750 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
21,539 |
88.6% |
No
|
2,762 |
11.4% |
| Blanks |
2,449 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,750 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
21st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,100 |
68.9% |
No
|
7,253 |
31.1% |
| Blanks |
3,422 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,775 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
21st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,530 |
84.5% |
No
|
3,569 |
15.5% |
| Blanks |
3,676 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,775 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that penalizes officers on duty for the murder of unarmed and restrained citizens similarly to the penalty of first-degree murder?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,899 |
65.6% |
No
|
8,324 |
34.4% |
| Blanks |
3,043 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
27,266 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,286 |
88.1% |
No
|
2,061 |
11.9% |
| Blanks |
2,791 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,138 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,688 |
92.4% |
No
|
1,294 |
7.6% |
| Blanks |
3,156 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,138 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,023 |
88.9% |
No
|
2,010 |
11.1% |
| Blanks |
3,053 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,086 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,948 |
90.5% |
No
|
1,682 |
9.5% |
| Blanks |
3,456 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,086 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,906 |
85.0% |
No
|
1,918 |
15.0% |
| Blanks |
1,883 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,707 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,557 |
92.8% |
No
|
903 |
7.2% |
| Blanks |
2,247 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,707 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,555 |
88.7% |
No
|
1,734 |
11.3% |
| Blanks |
1,923 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,212 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,991 |
93.4% |
No
|
996 |
6.6% |
| Blanks |
2,225 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,212 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,009 |
84.1% |
No
|
3,022 |
15.9% |
| Blanks |
2,216 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,247 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,287 |
93.2% |
No
|
1,258 |
6.8% |
| Blanks |
2,702 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,247 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,718 |
90.1% |
No
|
1,733 |
9.9% |
| Blanks |
1,584 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,035 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,341 |
80.5% |
No
|
4,441 |
19.5% |
| Blanks |
2,382 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,164 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
20,458 |
92.3% |
No
|
1,707 |
7.7% |
| Blanks |
2,999 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,164 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
16th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,906 |
69.8% |
No
|
4,717 |
30.2% |
| Blanks |
3,466 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,089 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,273 |
68.2% |
No
|
7,572 |
31.8% |
| Blanks |
4,835 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
28,680 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
20,296 |
86.6% |
No
|
3,139 |
13.4% |
| Blanks |
5,245 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
28,680 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,851 |
71.5% |
No
|
6,719 |
28.5% |
| Blanks |
2,605 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,175 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
20,212 |
87.1% |
No
|
2,982 |
12.9% |
| Blanks |
2,981 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,175 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,352 |
70.8% |
No
|
6,728 |
29.2% |
| Blanks |
3,070 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,150 |
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|
| 2020 |
5 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,338 |
85.6% |
No
|
3,264 |
14.4% |
| Blanks |
3,548 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,150 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,856 |
79.0% |
No
|
4,478 |
21.0% |
| Blanks |
2,794 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,128 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,170 |
91.5% |
No
|
1,790 |
8.5% |
| Blanks |
3,168 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,128 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,678 |
76.7% |
No
|
4,750 |
23.3% |
| Blanks |
2,895 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,323 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,368 |
91.3% |
No
|
1,746 |
8.7% |
| Blanks |
3,209 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,323 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,607 |
73.2% |
No
|
3,893 |
26.8% |
| Blanks |
4,127 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,627 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,796 |
83.0% |
No
|
2,418 |
17.0% |
| Blanks |
4,413 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,627 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,774 |
89.2% |
No
|
2,383 |
10.8% |
| Blanks |
1,936 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,093 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body's Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature's website? See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
20,704 |
94.3% |
No
|
1,250 |
5.7% |
| Blanks |
2,139 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,093 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
3 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation that would appropriate funding to cities and towns for road maintenance and repair of at least three hundred million dollars annually?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,108 |
72.3% |
No
|
4,628 |
27.7% |
| Blanks |
4,048 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,784 |
See Details » |
|
| 2020 |
4 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation that would appropriate local aid to cities and towns in an amount no lower than fiscal year 2007 levels?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,725 |
75.5% |
No
|
4,121 |
24.5% |
| Blanks |
3,938 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,784 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
1 |
This proposed law would limit how many patients could be assigned to each registered nurse in Massachusetts hospitals and certain other health care facilities. The maximum number of patients per registered nurse would vary by type of unit and level of care, as follows: In units with step-down/interm...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
787,511 |
29.8% |
No
|
1,858,483 |
70.2% |
| Blanks |
106,671 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,752,665 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
2 |
This proposed law would create a citizens commission to consider and recommend potential amendments to the United States Constitution to establish that corporations do not have the same Constitutional rights as human beings and that campaign contributions and expenditures may be regulated. Any resid...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,871,989 |
71.4% |
No
|
751,447 |
28.6% |
| Blanks |
129,229 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,752,665 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
3 |
This law adds gender identity to the list of prohibited grounds for discrimination in places of public accommodation, resort, or amusement. Such grounds also include race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, disability, and ancestry. A 'place of public accommodation, resort or amusement' i...See Details » |
|
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,806,742 |
67.8% |
No
|
857,401 |
32.2% |
| Blanks |
88,522 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,752,665 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the City of Gardner be allowed to assess an additional $601,947.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding the School Department for the fiscal year beginning July 1 2019?""See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,974 |
44.0% |
No
|
3,778 |
56.0% |
| Blanks |
224 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,976 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation adopting a system for all state and local primaries and elections in which voters rank candidates in order of preference?""See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,570 |
66.1% |
No
|
3,877 |
33.9% |
| Blanks |
2,150 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,597 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation adopting a system for all state and local primaries and elections in which voters rank candidates in order of preference?""See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,232 |
60.2% |
No
|
7,413 |
39.8% |
| Blanks |
3,150 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,795 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that would provide all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care profes...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,406 |
85.4% |
No
|
1,783 |
14.6% |
| Blanks |
1,408 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,597 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that would provide all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care profes...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,411 |
77.8% |
No
|
4,397 |
22.2% |
| Blanks |
1,617 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,425 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that would provide all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care profes...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,526 |
74.5% |
No
|
4,290 |
25.5% |
| Blanks |
1,998 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,814 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that would provide all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care profes...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,338 |
70.8% |
No
|
5,507 |
29.2% |
| Blanks |
1,811 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,656 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that would provide all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care profes...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,026 |
80.2% |
No
|
3,951 |
19.8% |
| Blanks |
1,818 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,795 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that would provide all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose doctors and other health care profes...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,406 |
67.5% |
No
|
3,570 |
32.5% |
| Blanks |
1,475 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,451 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a racial justice resolution supporting full and equal access for all Massachusetts families regardless of race or income, to affordable housing, good schools, adequate food, quality healthcare, and living-wage jobs; ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,176 |
79.8% |
No
|
2,575 |
20.2% |
| Blanks |
2,335 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,086 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of amending the Massachusetts Constitution to establish health care as a constitutional right?""See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
31st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,588 |
64.4% |
No
|
6,966 |
35.6% |
| Blanks |
2,917 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,471 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would repeal the $45,000 increase in annual compensation for the speaker of the House of Representatives enacted in House No. 58 by the 190th General Court; prohibit elected officials and their senio...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,382 |
66.1% |
No
|
3,790 |
33.9% |
| Blanks |
1,997 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,169 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of the Global Warming Solutions Implementation Act, which would require the state to create a clean energy roadmap for meeting the 2050 emissions limits set by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008, including detaile...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,354 |
73.4% |
No
|
3,034 |
26.6% |
| Blanks |
1,781 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,169 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to freeze public higher education tuition and all associated costs for in-state students for five years and to begin to study achieving debt-free public higher education?""See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
37,215 |
72.7% |
No
|
13,955 |
27.3% |
| Blanks |
8,781 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
59,951 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Ashland be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for the costs of an owners project manager, engineering and design services related to the construction of a public safety b...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,925 |
67.8% |
No
|
2,341 |
32.2% |
| Blanks |
553 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,819 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for costs of designing, demolishing, reconstructing, originally equipping, and furnishing the Belmont High School, located a...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,574 |
76.3% |
No
|
2,971 |
23.7% |
| Blanks |
446 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,991 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
SUMMARY Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the 'Act'), establishes a dedicated funding source for the: acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of hi...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
976 |
57.3% |
No
|
726 |
42.7% |
| Blanks |
58 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,760 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Boxford be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay costs of design, permitting, construction and all other related expenses to implement the Non-School Municipal Facilities Pla...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,526 |
37.4% |
No
|
2,557 |
62.6% |
| Blanks |
387 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,470 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Eastham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay the Town's share of the cost of asbestos removal, demolition and site restoration of the Tri-Town Septage Treatment Plant in...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,148 |
70.9% |
No
|
882 |
29.1% |
| Blanks |
277 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,307 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Leicester be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the purchase of highway vehicles and equipment?""See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,343 |
53.8% |
No
|
2,013 |
46.2% |
| Blanks |
341 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,697 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Merrimac be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued for the design and construction of a new police station?""See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,885 |
58.0% |
No
|
1,363 |
42.0% |
| Blanks |
180 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,428 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Nantucket be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to make various transportation-related improvements in the Milestone Road area including the costs of professional services for de...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,873 |
48.2% |
No
|
2,010 |
51.8% |
| Blanks |
322 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,205 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Nantucket be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to make various transportation-related improvements in the Old South Road area including the costs of professional services for de...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,874 |
48.1% |
No
|
2,021 |
51.9% |
| Blanks |
310 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,205 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Natick be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design, develop, construct, furnish, and equip a new West Natick Fire Station (Fire Station #4) and related facilities, buildings,...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,394 |
74.5% |
No
|
4,232 |
25.5% |
| Blanks |
723 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,349 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Needham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the costs of engineering and design services for the reconstruction and/or construction of the Public Safety Building and Fir...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,423 |
67.6% |
No
|
4,997 |
32.4% |
| Blanks |
1,025 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,445 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Newbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to pay costs of either: (i) designing, constructing and originally equipping a new police station, and either remodeling, rec...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,451 |
36.4% |
No
|
2,540 |
63.6% |
| Blanks |
153 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,144 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Northbridge be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay the costs for planning, designing, constructing, originally equipping, and furnishing the new W. Edward Balmer Elementar...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,405 |
65.1% |
No
|
2,360 |
34.9% |
| Blanks |
284 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,049 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
SUMMARY This question involves amendment of the Town's acceptance of G.L. c.44B, sections 3-7, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the 'Act'), by increasing the surcharge imposed on real property from one-half percent (.5%) to one percent (1%) of the tax levy, as determined annually by the...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
556 |
39.5% |
No
|
850 |
60.5% |
| Blanks |
102 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,508 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund additional costs relating to the demolition of the Tri-Town Septage Facility and compost shed located on Overland Way, inclu...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,734 |
72.3% |
No
|
1,046 |
27.7% |
| Blanks |
325 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,105 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the costs associated with the implementation of the Nauset Beach Retreat Master Plan and Facility Relocation project, includ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,748 |
72.4% |
No
|
1,050 |
27.6% |
| Blanks |
307 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,105 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
SUMMARY Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the 'Act'), establishes a dedicated funding source for the: acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of hi...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,552 |
66.0% |
No
|
1,313 |
34.0% |
| Blanks |
287 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,152 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to design a new and/or renovated Community Center and all other appurtenances thereto, to be constructed on Town-owned land on the ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,268 |
47.7% |
No
|
4,673 |
52.3% |
| Blanks |
705 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,646 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to purchase, upon such terms as the Board of Selectmen determine, the fee or other interest in the property located at 82 Morse Roa...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,014 |
66.2% |
No
|
3,069 |
33.8% |
| Blanks |
563 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,646 |
See Details » |
|
| 2018 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Wareham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to construct a new Pre-K through 4th Grade Elementary School on the existing Minot Forest school site, including the payment of all...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,211 |
58.4% |
No
|
3,718 |
41.6% |
| Blanks |
574 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,503 |
See Details » |
|
| 2016 |
2 |
This proposed law would allow the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to approve up to 12 new charter schools or enrollment expansions in existing charter schools each year. Approvals under this law could expand statewide charter school enrollment by up to 1% of the total statewide pub...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,243,665 |
38.0% |
No
|
2,025,840 |
62.0% |
| Blanks |
109,296 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,378,801 |
See Details » |
|
| 2016 |
1 |
This proposed law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue one additional category 2 license, which would permit operation of a gaming establishment with no table games and not more than 1,250 slot machines. The proposed law would authorize the Commission to request applications for the addi...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,240,877 |
39.3% |
No
|
1,919,893 |
60.7% |
| Blanks |
218,031 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,378,801 |
See Details » |
|
| 2016 |
3 |
This proposed law would prohibit any farm owner or operator from knowingly confining any breeding pig, calf raised for veal, or egg-laying hen in a way that prevents the animal from lying down, standing up, fully extending its limbs, or turning around freely. The proposed law would also prohibit any...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,530,143 |
77.6% |
No
|
728,654 |
22.4% |
| Blanks |
120,004 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,378,801 |
See Details » |
|
| 2016 |
4 |
The proposed law would permit the possession, use, distribution, and cultivation of marijuana in limited amounts by persons age 21 and older and would remove criminal penalties for such activities. It would provide for the regulation of commerce in marijuana, marijuana accessories, and marijuana pro...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,769,328 |
53.7% |
No
|
1,528,219 |
46.3% |
| Blanks |
81,254 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,378,801 |
See Details » |
|
| 2016 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that lowers the drinking age to age 19 for wines and malt beverages and maintains the drinking age at 21 for all other alcoholic beverages?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,710 |
51.2% |
No
|
8,308 |
48.8% |
| Blanks |
934 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,952 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
1 |
This proposed law would eliminate the requirement that the state's gasoline tax, which was 24 cents per gallon as of September 2013, (1) be adjusted every year by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index over the preceding year, but (2) not be adjusted below 21.5 cents per gallon.See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,095,229 |
53.0% |
No
|
972,271 |
47.0% |
| Blanks |
119,291 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,186,789 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
2 |
This proposed law would expand the state's beverage container deposit law, also known as the Bottle Bill, to require deposits on containers for all non-alcoholic non-carbonated drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption, except beverages primarily derived from dairy products, infant formul...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
564,381 |
26.5% |
No
|
1,561,591 |
73.5% |
| Blanks |
60,819 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,186,789 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
3 |
This proposed law would (1) prohibit the Massachusetts Gaming Commission from issuing any license for a casino or other gaming establishment with table games and slot machines, or any license for a gaming establishment with slot machines; (2) prohibit any such casino or slots gaming under any such l...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
845,880 |
40.0% |
No
|
1,271,404 |
60.0% |
| Blanks |
69,507 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,186,789 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
4 |
This proposed law would entitle employees in Massachusetts to earn and use sick time according to certain conditions.
Employees who work for employers having eleven or more employees could earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per calendar year, while employees working for smaller employers...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,256,841 |
59.4% |
No
|
859,621 |
40.6% |
| Blanks |
70,329 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,186,789 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,722 |
71.8% |
No
|
2,246 |
28.2% |
| Blanks |
1,594 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,562 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,720 |
70.0% |
No
|
1,593 |
30.0% |
| Blanks |
1,186 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,499 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,027 |
71.8% |
No
|
4,330 |
28.2% |
| Blanks |
1,911 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,268 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,740 |
57.0% |
No
|
7,357 |
43.0% |
| Blanks |
2,614 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,711 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,970 |
61.4% |
No
|
4,377 |
38.6% |
| Blanks |
2,082 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,429 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,438 |
72.1% |
No
|
3,271 |
27.9% |
| Blanks |
2,952 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,661 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,089 |
74.2% |
No
|
3,507 |
25.8% |
| Blanks |
3,151 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,747 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation that would increase local aid to cities and towns to at least fiscal year 2007 levels?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,189 |
79.0% |
No
|
2,183 |
21.0% |
| Blanks |
2,442 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,814 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,129 |
75.1% |
No
|
3,352 |
24.9% |
| Blanks |
2,855 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,336 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,599 |
59.8% |
No
|
5,787 |
40.2% |
| Blanks |
2,606 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,992 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,913 |
61.7% |
No
|
4,293 |
38.3% |
| Blanks |
2,595 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,801 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,716 |
73.7% |
No
|
2,037 |
26.3% |
| Blanks |
1,929 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,682 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,577 |
74.1% |
No
|
3,704 |
25.9% |
| Blanks |
3,353 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,634 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation to require that a majority of the voters in a municipality approve the sale of any municipally owned real estate containing more than 7,500 square feet of land?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,775 |
62.7% |
No
|
4,620 |
37.3% |
| Blanks |
3,375 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,770 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation to require that a majority of the voters in a municipality approve the sale of any municipally owned real estate containing more than 7,500 square feet of land?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,135 |
59.9% |
No
|
4,772 |
40.1% |
| Blanks |
3,564 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,471 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,092 |
71.8% |
No
|
4,363 |
28.2% |
| Blanks |
2,588 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,043 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
21st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,849 |
73.7% |
No
|
3,163 |
26.3% |
| Blanks |
4,383 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,395 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
33rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,085 |
71.0% |
No
|
2,076 |
29.0% |
| Blanks |
2,210 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,371 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
35th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,031 |
71.9% |
No
|
2,743 |
28.1% |
| Blanks |
2,715 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,489 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,641 |
72.2% |
No
|
3,717 |
27.8% |
| Blanks |
2,461 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,819 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,293 |
72.9% |
No
|
3,088 |
27.1% |
| Blanks |
3,132 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,513 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring municipal electric utilities (1) to adopt the same net metering rates and policies that are applicable to investor-owned electric utilities, and (2) to adopt rates and policies that do not discr...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,910 |
70.4% |
No
|
4,176 |
29.6% |
| Blanks |
4,014 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,100 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,081 |
68.8% |
No
|
4,569 |
31.2% |
| Blanks |
2,575 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,225 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,630 |
71.2% |
No
|
2,683 |
28.8% |
| Blanks |
2,435 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,748 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to facilitate the licensing of low power radio stations in underserved communities?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,204 |
76.7% |
No
|
971 |
23.3% |
| Blanks |
1,527 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,702 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that raises the state's minimum wage to $15.00 an hour?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,703 |
63.2% |
No
|
5,068 |
36.8% |
| Blanks |
2,609 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,380 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,871 |
68.8% |
No
|
2,658 |
31.2% |
| Blanks |
4,193 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,722 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would prohibit candidates for state or local office from taking campaign contributions from industries regulated by such offices; regulate campaign spending by corporations; require increased disclos...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,056 |
72.5% |
No
|
2,300 |
27.5% |
| Blanks |
2,467 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,823 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,818 |
70.7% |
No
|
2,414 |
29.3% |
| Blanks |
1,802 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,034 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,335 |
68.8% |
No
|
3,323 |
31.2% |
| Blanks |
1,971 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,629 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,812 |
73.6% |
No
|
3,160 |
26.4% |
| Blanks |
3,431 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,403 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
16th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,104 |
64.6% |
No
|
1,698 |
35.4% |
| Blanks |
2,183 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,985 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
This question involves amendment of the Town's acceptance of G.L. c.44B, §§3-7, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), by increasing the surcharge imposed on real property from one and one-half percent (1 1/2 %) to three percent (3%) of the tax levy, as determined annually b...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,641 |
53.5% |
No
|
3,168 |
46.5% |
| Blanks |
1,125 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,934 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the "Community Preservation Act" (hereinafter "CPA"), establishes a dedicated funding source to enable the Town to: (1) acquire or preserve open space, and rehabilitate or create local parks, playgrounds and athletic ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,061 |
54.2% |
No
|
8,488 |
45.8% |
| Blanks |
1,192 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,741 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws, otherwise known as the Community Preservation Act, approving a surcharge on real property for the purposes permitted by said Act, including the acquisition, preservation, and creation of open space, the acquisition, preser...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
786 |
38.9% |
No
|
1,235 |
61.1% |
| Blanks |
112 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,133 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
This question involves the Town's acceptance of G.L. c.44B, §§3-7, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), approving a surcharge of 1% of the tax levy on real property. The May 12, 2014 Annual Town Meeting voted to accept the Act and impose a surcharge in the amount of 1% of the...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,201 |
59.3% |
No
|
826 |
40.7% |
| Blanks |
75 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,102 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Charlton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a fire engine to replace and combine engines T-1 & E 5?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,519 |
58.1% |
No
|
1,820 |
41.9% |
| Blanks |
225 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,564 |
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|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Chilmark be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to repair and reconstruct certain public ways?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
308 |
73.7% |
No
|
110 |
26.3% |
| Blanks |
93 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
511 |
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|
| 2014 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, also known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source for the purposes permitted by said Act, including (1) the acquisition, preservation or rehabilitation of historic resources including hist...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
254 |
43.6% |
No
|
328 |
56.4% |
| Blanks |
50 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
632 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
This question involves amendment of the Town's 2007 acceptance of G.L. c.44B, §§3-7, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), approving a surcharge of .5% of the tax levy on real property. The May 5, 2014 Annual Town Meeting voted to increase that surcharge to 1% of the annual ta...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
499 |
39.4% |
No
|
767 |
60.6% |
| Blanks |
382 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,648 |
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|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to assess an additional $1,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding a stabilization fund as provided in GL Chapter 40 Section 5 B, said funds to be expended solely for roadway, sidewalk and related drainage work for the fisca...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,583 |
30.2% |
No
|
8,289 |
69.8% |
| Blanks |
395 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,267 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Hardwick be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay the costs of the (i) Gilbertville Water Pollution Control Facility Upgrade Project, including but not limited to the costs ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
456 |
47.7% |
No
|
499 |
52.3% |
| Blanks |
63 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,018 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Holbrook be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to finance the construction of a building or buildings and to acquire equipment and furnishings related thereto for a pre-ki...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,102 |
73.7% |
No
|
1,108 |
26.3% |
| Blanks |
137 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,347 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to: (1) create and rehabilitate recreation lands including parks, playgrounds and athletic fields; (2) preserve and rehabilitate historic resources ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,493 |
47.5% |
No
|
1,647 |
52.5% |
| Blanks |
228 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,368 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of North Brookfield be allowed to assess an additional $80,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of purchasing two cruiser vehicles for the Police Department for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
672 |
38.8% |
No
|
1,060 |
61.2% |
| Blanks |
58 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,790 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Northbridge be allowed to assess an additional $311,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the following capital purchases for the School Department: pick-up truck replacement; kitchen repairs at the Balmer School; air conditioner replacement for ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,533 |
47.9% |
No
|
2,760 |
52.1% |
| Blanks |
222 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,515 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of a partial window/door replacement project at Orleans Elementary School, located at 46 Eldredge Park Way, including ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,641 |
80.5% |
No
|
640 |
19.5% |
| Blanks |
207 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,488 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and fores...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
263 |
47.9% |
No
|
286 |
52.1% |
| Blanks |
39 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
588 |
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|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the town of Royalston be allowed to assess an additional $50,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding a capital projects stabilization fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
215 |
42.2% |
No
|
295 |
57.8% |
| Blanks |
33 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
543 |
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|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Spencer be allowed to assess an additional Four Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Dollars ($484,000) in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding the following departmental services: Council on Aging ($90,000), Richard Sugden Library ($92,000), Fire Department ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,698 |
43.4% |
No
|
2,215 |
56.6% |
| Blanks |
90 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,003 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Swampscott be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to finance the design, construction and equipping of a new elementary school commonly referred to as the Hadley-New Elementary S...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,894 |
29.7% |
No
|
4,483 |
70.3% |
| Blanks |
289 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,666 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Templeton be allowed to assess an additional $57,900 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding 2% raises and equity adjustments for municipal employees for the fiscal year beginning July first, Two Thousand and fourteen?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
801 |
29.9% |
No
|
1,876 |
70.1% |
| Blanks |
57 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,734 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Walpole be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay costs of architectural design and constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new Police Station, Senior Center, Fire...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,709 |
45.0% |
No
|
5,758 |
55.0% |
| Blanks |
305 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,772 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Wilbraham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District for the purpose of paying costs of the Project Costs for the Wi...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,660 |
47.8% |
No
|
2,902 |
52.2% |
| Blanks |
602 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,164 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (Act), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire and preserve open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of pu...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,803 |
54.3% |
No
|
7,406 |
45.7% |
| Blanks |
1,743 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,952 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire, create, and preserve open space, including land for parks, recreational uses and conservation land; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,169 |
49.5% |
No
|
6,302 |
50.5% |
| Blanks |
1,427 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,898 |
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|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,307 |
74.3% |
No
|
3,212 |
25.7% |
| Blanks |
2,590 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,109 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,971 |
69.9% |
No
|
3,002 |
30.1% |
| Blanks |
1,683 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,656 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,207 |
73.3% |
No
|
2,993 |
26.7% |
| Blanks |
2,719 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,919 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,732 |
57.3% |
No
|
6,514 |
42.7% |
| Blanks |
2,826 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,072 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation that would increase funding to cities and towns for road maintenance and repair to at least fiscal year 2007 levels?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,510 |
81.7% |
No
|
1,912 |
18.3% |
| Blanks |
2,392 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,814 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to retail and agric...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,817 |
64.8% |
No
|
4,791 |
35.2% |
| Blanks |
2,491 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,099 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,860 |
71.8% |
No
|
3,080 |
28.2% |
| Blanks |
2,861 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,801 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that would allow local elected officials, in communities that have taken steps to promote affordable housing at a local level, to have binding input regarding density, required parking, and other project characte...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,879 |
65.6% |
No
|
4,128 |
34.4% |
| Blanks |
3,763 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,770 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that would allow local elected officials, in communities that have taken steps to promote affordable housing at a local level, to have binding input regarding density, required parking, and other project characte...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,455 |
64.8% |
No
|
4,058 |
35.2% |
| Blanks |
3,958 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,471 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,911 |
72.6% |
No
|
4,124 |
27.4% |
| Blanks |
2,608 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,643 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,430 |
74.2% |
No
|
3,965 |
25.8% |
| Blanks |
2,091 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,486 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,559 |
72.2% |
No
|
3,674 |
27.8% |
| Blanks |
3,078 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,311 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,926 |
73.2% |
No
|
3,641 |
26.8% |
| Blanks |
2,989 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,556 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,270 |
71.4% |
No
|
4,117 |
28.6% |
| Blanks |
1,853 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,240 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,706 |
70.0% |
No
|
4,157 |
30.0% |
| Blanks |
2,310 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,173 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirming that 1) rights protected under the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and 2) both Congress and the states...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,045 |
73.5% |
No
|
3,256 |
26.5% |
| Blanks |
4,079 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,380 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,611 |
68.2% |
No
|
2,621 |
31.8% |
| Blanks |
1,802 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,034 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Charlton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a 2015 Freightliner Dump Truck for use by the Highway Department?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,032 |
46.8% |
No
|
2,311 |
53.2% |
| Blanks |
221 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,564 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Northbridge be allowed to assess an additional $300,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding a road maintenance and repair program for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,792 |
52.1% |
No
|
2,569 |
47.9% |
| Blanks |
154 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,515 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of preparing design plans for the construction of a new Department of Public Works maintenance garage to be located on...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,911 |
58.6% |
No
|
1,349 |
41.4% |
| Blanks |
228 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,488 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Templeton be allowed to assess an additional $25,600 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding a part-time administrative assistant for the Board of Assessors and a part-time administrative assistant for the Town clerk for the fiscal year beginning July ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
733 |
27.3% |
No
|
1,955 |
72.7% |
| Blanks |
46 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,734 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Wilbraham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District for the purpose of paying costs of the Project Costs for the So...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,650 |
47.8% |
No
|
2,899 |
52.2% |
| Blanks |
615 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,164 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
6 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would prohibit candidates for state or local office from taking campaign contributions from industries regulated by such offices; regulate campaign spending by corporations; require increased disclosure of ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
37,947 |
83.9% |
No
|
7,264 |
16.1% |
| Blanks |
8,208 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
53,419 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,459 |
68.7% |
No
|
3,847 |
31.3% |
| Blanks |
1,699 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,005 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that requires all non-hospital facilities performing more than 10 abortions a year to be licensed as "clinics" and to be inspected at least every two years by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,474 |
69.8% |
No
|
3,662 |
30.2% |
| Blanks |
2,872 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,008 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,337 |
72.9% |
No
|
3,847 |
27.1% |
| Blanks |
2,372 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,556 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
7 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of constructing streetscape enhancements to the Main Street Intersection with Route 6A and with Route 28 not being fun...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,950 |
59.7% |
No
|
1,314 |
40.3% |
| Blanks |
224 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,488 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
8 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to expand the radiological Plume Exposure Emergency Planning Zone around the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, an approximately 10-mile-radius area, to include all of Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket Co...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Cape and Islands |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
50,311 |
73.9% |
No
|
17,798 |
26.1% |
| Blanks |
10,467 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
78,576 |
See Details » |
|
| 2014 |
9 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,062 |
73.0% |
No
|
5,209 |
27.0% |
| Blanks |
2,723 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,994 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
1 |
This proposed law would prohibit any motor vehicle manufacturer, starting with model year 2015, from selling or leasing, either directly or through a dealer, a new motor vehicle without allowing the owner to have access to the same diagnostic and repair information made available to the manufacturer...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,353,603 |
85.7% |
No
|
392,562 |
14.3% |
| Blanks |
438,031 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,184,196 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
2 |
This proposed law would allow a physician licensed in Massachusetts to prescribe medication, at a terminally ill patient's request, to end that patient's life. To qualify, a patient would have to be an adult resident who (1) is medically determined to be mentally capable of making and communicating ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,466,866 |
48.9% |
No
|
1,534,757 |
51.1% |
| Blanks |
182,573 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,184,196 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
3 |
This proposed law would eliminate state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by qualifying patients. To qualify, a patient must have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, such as cancer, glaucoma, HIV-positive status or AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn's disease, Par...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,914,747 |
63.3% |
No
|
1,108,904 |
36.7% |
| Blanks |
160,545 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,184,196 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states may pla...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Cape and Islands |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
70,299 |
78.1% |
No
|
19,683 |
21.9% |
| Blanks |
18,378 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
108,360 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states may pla...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
56,237 |
77.6% |
No
|
16,187 |
22.4% |
| Blanks |
17,626 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
90,050 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by invest...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
50,013 |
74.3% |
No
|
17,310 |
25.7% |
| Blanks |
17,051 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
84,374 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by invest...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
42,382 |
76.9% |
No
|
12,745 |
23.1% |
| Blanks |
13,730 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
68,857 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states may pla...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Middlesex and Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
57,039 |
77.7% |
No
|
16,373 |
22.3% |
| Blanks |
15,988 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
89,400 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states may pla...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
54,258 |
76.8% |
No
|
16,372 |
23.2% |
| Blanks |
17,057 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
87,687 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by invest...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
43,813 |
75.8% |
No
|
14,003 |
24.2% |
| Blanks |
11,831 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
69,647 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by invest...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
45,959 |
79.3% |
No
|
11,981 |
20.7% |
| Blanks |
10,448 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
68,388 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require a voter, before voting, to show a valid, government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver's license, Massachusetts photo ID, military ID with photo, or U.S. passport)?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,859 |
73.6% |
No
|
4,965 |
26.4% |
| Blanks |
2,233 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,057 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require a voter, before voting, to show a valid, government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver's license, Massachusetts photo ID, military ID with photo, or U.S. passport)?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,360 |
76.1% |
No
|
4,514 |
23.9% |
| Blanks |
2,006 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,880 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would place previously-appointed judges' names on the ballot, every six years, for a vote on whether to keep them on the bench, but not allow judges to raise money or actively campaign...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,768 |
69.3% |
No
|
4,768 |
30.7% |
| Blanks |
3,885 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,421 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,623 |
79.0% |
No
|
4,151 |
21.0% |
| Blanks |
4,126 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,900 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,411 |
73.2% |
No
|
3,817 |
26.8% |
| Blanks |
3,651 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,879 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,999 |
77.6% |
No
|
4,321 |
22.4% |
| Blanks |
4,122 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,442 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,316 |
71.7% |
No
|
3,277 |
28.3% |
| Blanks |
2,752 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,345 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,736 |
71.2% |
No
|
4,750 |
28.8% |
| Blanks |
4,158 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,644 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
16th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,444 |
64.3% |
No
|
3,576 |
35.7% |
| Blanks |
1,780 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,800 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,155 |
72.6% |
No
|
3,834 |
27.4% |
| Blanks |
2,582 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,571 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,084 |
74.4% |
No
|
4,149 |
25.6% |
| Blanks |
3,548 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,781 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana, so that states may regulate it as they choose?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
22nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,395 |
59.1% |
No
|
7,203 |
40.9% |
| Blanks |
2,648 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,246 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
32nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,598 |
78.9% |
No
|
3,895 |
21.1% |
| Blanks |
5,405 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,898 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,544 |
67.0% |
No
|
6,667 |
33.0% |
| Blanks |
4,571 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,782 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,233 |
71.9% |
No
|
4,380 |
28.1% |
| Blanks |
3,518 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,131 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Bernardston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a new truck for the Highway Department?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
723 |
69.5% |
No
|
317 |
30.5% |
| Blanks |
141 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,181 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Bourne be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for the costs of planning, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a public works facility and ancillary space on To...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,210 |
46.9% |
No
|
4,765 |
53.1% |
| Blanks |
1,299 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,274 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and f...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,540 |
56.5% |
No
|
5,033 |
43.5% |
| Blanks |
898 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,471 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Dalton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds or notes issued in order to pay for capital improvements at the Town Hall consisting of converting the heating system to natural gas, installing ins...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,453 |
47.4% |
No
|
1,613 |
52.6% |
| Blanks |
351 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,417 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Dudley be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a ladder truck for the fire department?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,846 |
59.0% |
No
|
1,977 |
41.0% |
| Blanks |
295 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,118 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, known as the Community Preservation Act ("CPA"), establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,263 |
70.4% |
No
|
2,629 |
29.6% |
| Blanks |
807 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,699 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Georgetown be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to finance the design, construction and original equipping of a new elementary school building, including costs incidental or rel...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,434 |
51.9% |
No
|
2,255 |
48.1% |
| Blanks |
258 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,947 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space; to acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; to acquire, create, preserve,...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,050 |
62.8% |
No
|
1,212 |
37.2% |
| Blanks |
359 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,621 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District for the purpose of paying costs of replacing the roof at the Cutle...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,548 |
61.9% |
No
|
1,569 |
38.1% |
| Blanks |
412 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,529 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
This Question involves an amendment to the Town's prior acceptance of Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), by decreasing the surcharge imposed on real property from three percent (3%) to one percent (1%) of the ann...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,767 |
75.3% |
No
|
1,562 |
24.7% |
| Blanks |
677 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,006 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Lincoln be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bonds issued for the purpose of paying costs of designing, renovating, rebuilding, equipping, and furnishing the Lincoln School...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,768 |
53.0% |
No
|
1,568 |
47.0% |
| Blanks |
414 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,750 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Mendon be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase the former St. Michael's Church property to be used as the future site of the Taft Public Library and for other compatibl...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,988 |
60.3% |
No
|
1,310 |
39.7% |
| Blanks |
140 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,438 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Sections 3 through 7 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to acquire, create and preserve open space; to acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; to acquire,...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,487 |
44.0% |
No
|
8,272 |
56.0% |
| Blanks |
1,208 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,967 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Newbury be allowed to assess an additional $293,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the following expenses: General Government, Town Hall Administration Salary and Wages ($30,000), Public Safety, Police ($100,000), Public Safety, Fire ($100,000...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,038 |
47.0% |
No
|
2,302 |
53.0% |
| Blanks |
141 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,481 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to: (1) acquire, create, and preserve open space, which includes conservation areas and land for the protecti...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,694 |
52.3% |
No
|
4,274 |
47.7% |
| Blanks |
1,138 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,106 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Ware be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct improvements at the wastewater treatment plant in order to improve the quality of discharge from the plant?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,033 |
54.0% |
No
|
1,732 |
46.0% |
| Blanks |
536 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,301 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Wenham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District for the purpose of replacing the roof at the Cutler Elementary Schoo...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,408 |
65.3% |
No
|
748 |
34.7% |
| Blanks |
217 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,373 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of West Newbury be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal property taxes to be assessed for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and twelve by an amount equal to $180,000.00?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,950 |
77.3% |
No
|
572 |
22.7% |
| Blanks |
275 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,797 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (Act), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public drinking...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,086 |
52.4% |
No
|
9,178 |
47.6% |
| Blanks |
1,756 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,020 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the City of Easthampton be allowed to assess an additional $1,407,456.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of increasing funding of the school department and operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and twelveSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,880 |
44.6% |
No
|
4,816 |
55.4% |
| Blanks |
383 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,079 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
The Community Preservation Act (hereinafter "Act") establishes a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire, create or preserve open space, which includes land for parks and recreational uses, beaches and conservation areas, (2) acquire, preserve or restore historic buildings...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,197 |
57.9% |
No
|
10,337 |
42.1% |
| Blanks |
5,719 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,253 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (Act), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire, create or preserve open space, which includes land for parks, recreational uses and conservation ar...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,762 |
54.4% |
No
|
8,169 |
45.6% |
| Blanks |
1,916 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,847 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
The Community Preservation Act (hereinafter "the Act") establishes a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to: (1) acquire, create and preserve open space, including land for parks, recreational uses and conservation areas; (2) acquire, preserve, rehabilitate, and restore historic reso...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
24,616 |
76.1% |
No
|
7,742 |
23.9% |
| Blanks |
3,132 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
35,490 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Currently, 100% of the value of commercial and industrial real estate in West Springfield is subject to a Community Preservation Act surcharge of one present (1%) of its taxable value, while residential properties receive an exemption for the first $100,000 of their property value. This amendment, i...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,094 |
51.6% |
No
|
4,780 |
48.4% |
| Blanks |
1,721 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,595 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the license commission be authorized to grant licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises in restaurants having seating capacities of not less than 50 seats; provided, however, that not more than 8 such licenses or such amount as allowed under section 17 of ch...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,235 |
73.8% |
No
|
4,344 |
26.2% |
| Blanks |
2,907 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,486 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by invest...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
38,640 |
77.0% |
No
|
11,526 |
23.0% |
| Blanks |
12,597 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
62,763 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by invest...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Norfolk and Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
48,823 |
71.9% |
No
|
19,113 |
28.1% |
| Blanks |
17,617 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
85,553 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by invest...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
56,547 |
78.7% |
No
|
15,270 |
21.3% |
| Blanks |
15,188 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
87,005 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,830 |
73.6% |
No
|
5,315 |
26.4% |
| Blanks |
4,092 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,237 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,605 |
80.8% |
No
|
4,174 |
19.2% |
| Blanks |
4,682 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,461 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require a voter, before voting, to show a valid, government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver's license, Massachusetts photo ID, military ID with photo, or U.S. passport)?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,600 |
72.4% |
No
|
3,656 |
27.6% |
| Blanks |
2,667 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,923 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,062 |
75.0% |
No
|
2,354 |
25.0% |
| Blanks |
2,667 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,083 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would place previously-appointed judges' names on the ballot, every six years, for a vote on whether to keep them on the bench, but not allow judges to raise money or actively campaign...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,733 |
71.7% |
No
|
4,620 |
28.3% |
| Blanks |
3,689 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,042 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,161 |
71.2% |
No
|
5,735 |
28.8% |
| Blanks |
4,004 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,900 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,187 |
69.5% |
No
|
5,779 |
30.5% |
| Blanks |
3,677 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,643 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,451 |
76.6% |
No
|
4,099 |
23.4% |
| Blanks |
3,470 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,020 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,818 |
75.7% |
No
|
4,110 |
24.3% |
| Blanks |
2,919 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,847 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,405 |
69.6% |
No
|
5,854 |
30.4% |
| Blanks |
4,183 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,442 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,669 |
71.9% |
No
|
5,739 |
28.1% |
| Blanks |
4,340 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,748 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,979 |
75.6% |
No
|
2,905 |
24.4% |
| Blanks |
3,603 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,487 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,888 |
82.0% |
No
|
3,048 |
18.0% |
| Blanks |
4,361 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,297 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,721 |
81.4% |
No
|
3,136 |
18.6% |
| Blanks |
4,364 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,221 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,962 |
66.8% |
No
|
6,432 |
33.2% |
| Blanks |
4,334 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,728 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,548 |
79.9% |
No
|
3,902 |
20.1% |
| Blanks |
4,908 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,358 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
32nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,692 |
73.4% |
No
|
4,962 |
26.6% |
| Blanks |
5,244 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,898 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,404 |
70.9% |
No
|
5,081 |
29.1% |
| Blanks |
4,066 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,551 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would place previously-appointed judges' names on the ballot, every six years, for a vote on whether to keep them on the bench, but not allow judges to raise money or actively campaign...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,026 |
71.2% |
No
|
5,265 |
28.8% |
| Blanks |
4,792 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,083 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,614 |
71.8% |
No
|
4,964 |
28.2% |
| Blanks |
4,487 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,065 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,919 |
76.0% |
No
|
4,705 |
24.0% |
| Blanks |
5,056 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,680 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,941 |
85.2% |
No
|
2,418 |
14.8% |
| Blanks |
3,312 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,671 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,466 |
79.2% |
No
|
3,010 |
20.8% |
| Blanks |
3,667 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,143 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,122 |
75.0% |
No
|
3,699 |
25.0% |
| Blanks |
4,005 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,826 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,375 |
81.2% |
No
|
2,859 |
18.8% |
| Blanks |
3,497 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,731 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,575 |
83.5% |
No
|
2,489 |
16.5% |
| Blanks |
3,422 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,486 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Bernardston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to replace the roof at the Bernardston Elementary School?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
849 |
81.9% |
No
|
188 |
18.1% |
| Blanks |
144 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,181 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Dalton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds or notes issued in order to pay for Highway Department capital equipment consisting of a small excavator, a 1/2 ton pick-up and related equipment, i...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,437 |
47.3% |
No
|
1,601 |
52.7% |
| Blanks |
379 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,417 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Dudley be allowed to assess an additional $500,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the following departmental expenses: Police Department ($31,000), Fire Department ($34,000), Highway Department ($35,000), Treasurer ($32,000), Veterans Servi...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,150 |
43.9% |
No
|
2,749 |
56.1% |
| Blanks |
219 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,118 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, known as the Community Preservation Act ("CPA"), establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,420 |
60.0% |
No
|
3,608 |
40.0% |
| Blanks |
671 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,699 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Granby cease assessing the excise imposed under General Laws Chapter 59, Section 8A on certain animals, machinery and equipment owned by individuals and non-corporate entities principally engaged in agriculture?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,091 |
66.6% |
No
|
1,050 |
33.4% |
| Blanks |
390 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,531 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Hamilton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District for the purpose of paying costs of replacing the roof at the Cutle...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,560 |
62.5% |
No
|
1,537 |
37.5% |
| Blanks |
432 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,529 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Mendon be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to renovate and equip the former St. Michael's Church property including other site improvements incidental or directly related there...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,852 |
56.3% |
No
|
1,440 |
43.7% |
| Blanks |
146 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,438 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Wenham be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District for the purpose of paying costs of replacing the Winthrop School roo...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,408 |
65.5% |
No
|
743 |
34.5% |
| Blanks |
222 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,373 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
The Community Preservation Act establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create, preserve and rehabilitate open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; create, preserve and support community housing; and to rehabilitate and restor...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
464 |
46.2% |
No
|
540 |
53.8% |
| Blanks |
60 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,064 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
5 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
36,171 |
71.8% |
No
|
14,192 |
28.2% |
| Blanks |
12,400 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
62,763 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana, so that states may regulate it as they choose?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
55,185 |
63.9% |
No
|
31,210 |
36.1% |
| Blanks |
13,667 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
100,062 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
53,734 |
73.6% |
No
|
19,243 |
26.4% |
| Blanks |
14,028 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
87,005 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,639 |
81.8% |
No
|
3,258 |
18.2% |
| Blanks |
3,928 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,825 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,834 |
74.9% |
No
|
5,644 |
25.1% |
| Blanks |
4,107 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,585 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,829 |
74.7% |
No
|
4,679 |
25.3% |
| Blanks |
4,135 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,643 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana, so that states may regulate it as they choose?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,032 |
67.7% |
No
|
6,219 |
32.3% |
| Blanks |
4,191 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,442 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,732 |
86.3% |
No
|
2,184 |
13.7% |
| Blanks |
2,369 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,285 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,286 |
71.4% |
No
|
4,525 |
28.6% |
| Blanks |
4,756 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,567 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,967 |
71.6% |
No
|
5,534 |
28.4% |
| Blanks |
4,857 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,358 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,429 |
81.5% |
No
|
3,949 |
18.5% |
| Blanks |
4,419 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,797 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,676 |
80.7% |
No
|
3,740 |
19.3% |
| Blanks |
4,634 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,050 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,213 |
87.7% |
No
|
2,000 |
12.3% |
| Blanks |
3,037 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,250 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,188 |
83.6% |
No
|
2,975 |
16.4% |
| Blanks |
4,226 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,518 |
78.9% |
No
|
3,348 |
21.1% |
| Blanks |
3,856 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,722 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Dalton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds or notes issued in order to pay for Police Department capital equipment consisting of a Police cruiser and related equipment including borrowing cos...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding)
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,482 |
48.7% |
No
|
1,560 |
51.3% |
| Blanks |
375 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,417 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
6 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states may pla...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
57,033 |
84.5% |
No
|
10,501 |
15.5% |
| Blanks |
11,937 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
79,471 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,429 |
68.0% |
No
|
7,255 |
32.0% |
| Blanks |
3,901 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,585 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,158 |
75.8% |
No
|
5,473 |
24.2% |
| Blanks |
3,913 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,544 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,996 |
84.1% |
No
|
3,222 |
15.9% |
| Blanks |
3,388 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,606 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,508 |
77.2% |
No
|
4,881 |
22.8% |
| Blanks |
4,408 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,797 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,339 |
74.9% |
No
|
4,803 |
25.1% |
| Blanks |
4,908 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,050 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
26th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,564 |
81.8% |
No
|
2,566 |
18.2% |
| Blanks |
3,254 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,384 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,392 |
85.4% |
No
|
2,633 |
14.6% |
| Blanks |
2,760 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,785 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,412 |
80.9% |
No
|
3,401 |
19.1% |
| Blanks |
4,576 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
34th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,289 |
80.1% |
No
|
3,058 |
19.9% |
| Blanks |
3,395 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,742 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
7 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states may pla...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
52,078 |
80.0% |
No
|
13,047 |
20.0% |
| Blanks |
14,317 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
79,442 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
8 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,346 |
71.8% |
No
|
5,252 |
28.2% |
| Blanks |
2,939 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,537 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by invest...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Suffolk and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
36,783 |
74.1% |
No
|
12,869 |
25.9% |
| Blanks |
14,462 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
64,114 |
See Details » |
|
| 2012 |
4 |
The revisions to the Hampshire Council of Governments Charter proposed by the Council of Governments councilors would modify administrative and procedural provisions regarding membership in the Hampshire Council of Governments and the adoption of organization plans for Hampshire Council of Governmen...See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
21,561 |
78.8% |
No
|
5,816 |
21.2% |
| Blanks |
8,781 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
36,158 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
1 |
This proposed law would remove the Massachusetts sales tax on alcoholic beverages and alcohol, where the sale of such beverages and alcohol or their importation into the state is already subject to a separate excise tax under state law. The proposed law would take effect on January 1, 2011.See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,147,374 |
51.9% |
No
|
1,061,406 |
48.1% |
| Blanks |
111,183 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,319,963 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
2 |
This proposed law would repeal an existing state law that allows a qualified organization wishing to build government-subsidized housing that includes low- or moderate-income units to apply for a single comprehensive permit from a city or town's zoning board of appeals (ZBA), instead of separate per...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
900,405 |
41.8% |
No
|
1,254,759 |
58.2% |
| Blanks |
164,799 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,319,963 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
3 |
This proposed law would reduce the state sales and use tax rates (which were 6.25% as of September 2009) to 3% as of January 1, 2011. It would make the same reduction in the rate used to determine the amount to be deposited with the state Commissioner of Revenue by non-resident building contractors ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
966,973 |
43.2% |
No
|
1,271,532 |
56.8% |
| Blanks |
81,458 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,319,963 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,823 |
69.5% |
No
|
4,302 |
30.5% |
| Blanks |
1,448 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,573 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would amend the state's definition of nudity, so that no part of the female breast is included, and so that females of any age may be unclothed from the waist up in public anywhere males may be, including in ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,940 |
30.0% |
No
|
6,858 |
70.0% |
| Blanks |
1,210 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,008 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,459 |
72.7% |
No
|
3,556 |
27.3% |
| Blanks |
1,681 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,696 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,560 |
60.7% |
No
|
4,256 |
39.3% |
| Blanks |
1,097 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,913 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,959 |
60.7% |
No
|
5,798 |
39.3% |
| Blanks |
1,172 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,929 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,898 |
56.2% |
No
|
5,366 |
43.8% |
| Blanks |
1,395 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,659 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,390 |
56.4% |
No
|
7,262 |
43.6% |
| Blanks |
1,946 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,598 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would lower the Massachusetts sales tax to five percent?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,266 |
66.0% |
No
|
3,737 |
34.0% |
| Blanks |
1,562 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,565 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,846 |
59.0% |
No
|
4,058 |
41.0% |
| Blanks |
1,263 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,167 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,065 |
57.5% |
No
|
6,688 |
42.5% |
| Blanks |
1,824 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,577 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,225 |
58.8% |
No
|
7,167 |
41.2% |
| Blanks |
2,052 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,444 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,209 |
70.3% |
No
|
3,894 |
29.7% |
| Blanks |
2,193 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,296 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
34th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,711 |
53.6% |
No
|
4,082 |
46.4% |
| Blanks |
2,516 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,309 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would accelerate the completion of improvements to Route 2 in order to reduce traffic congestion and commute time and improve safety on Route 2 between I-495 and Route 128?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
37th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,649 |
88.1% |
No
|
1,981 |
11.9% |
| Blanks |
1,380 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,010 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,998 |
62.2% |
No
|
6,071 |
37.8% |
| Blanks |
1,908 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,977 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,829 |
53.1% |
No
|
6,922 |
46.9% |
| Blanks |
2,845 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,596 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,838 |
60.7% |
No
|
6,358 |
39.3% |
| Blanks |
1,323 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,519 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,496 |
52.7% |
No
|
7,625 |
47.3% |
| Blanks |
3,007 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,128 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,816 |
52.7% |
No
|
7,005 |
47.3% |
| Blanks |
2,202 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,023 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,486 |
53.0% |
No
|
8,414 |
47.0% |
| Blanks |
2,202 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,102 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,091 |
47.9% |
No
|
3,358 |
52.1% |
| Blanks |
3,201 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,650 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote to amend the state constitution to allow Massachusetts voters, through a law enacted by initiative petition, to vote to delegate their powers concerning international affairs to a democratically elected legislative body of a glo...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,225 |
34.6% |
No
|
6,108 |
65.4% |
| Blanks |
3,641 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,974 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,363 |
68.8% |
No
|
2,890 |
31.2% |
| Blanks |
2,357 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,610 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,569 |
76.1% |
No
|
2,686 |
23.9% |
| Blanks |
2,422 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,677 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would prohibit public officials and employees from being reimbursed for the same travel expenses from both public and campaign funds?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,809 |
76.6% |
No
|
2,994 |
23.4% |
| Blanks |
1,712 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,515 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,165 |
57.7% |
No
|
5,246 |
42.3% |
| Blanks |
2,152 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,563 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the board of selectmen be authorized to grant up to 3 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in replacement of up to 3 existing licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,169 |
65.3% |
No
|
6,478 |
34.7% |
| Blanks |
1,784 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,431 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to: acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; c...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,394 |
51.0% |
No
|
5,175 |
49.0% |
| Blanks |
615 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,184 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Boxford be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay costs of architectural, engineering, permitting, bidding, renovation, construction, equipping and all other related expenses ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,142 |
51.3% |
No
|
2,034 |
48.7% |
| Blanks |
77 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,253 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Dighton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to finance the design, construction, original equipping and furnishing of a new public library facility, including all costs ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,011 |
38.3% |
No
|
1,629 |
61.7% |
| Blanks |
130 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,770 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
The proposed changes to the Franklin Charter contained in Sections 1-7, 10-13, and 15-25 of the Home Rule legislation include updates to various provisions to comply with existing law or to reflect current municipal practice; they also include several technical corrections. The major changes are su...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,443 |
76.5% |
No
|
2,596 |
23.5% |
| Blanks |
1,790 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,829 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act, establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect f...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
43 |
65.2% |
No
|
23 |
34.8% |
| Blanks |
2 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
68 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Granby be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct a new school facility at 385 East State Street, Granby, MA?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,472 |
49.0% |
No
|
1,532 |
51.0% |
| Blanks |
50 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,054 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Hanson be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study to understand ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,162 |
53.2% |
No
|
1,903 |
46.8% |
| Blanks |
324 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Hardwick be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for bonds issued in order to pay for the Towns' apportioned share of the Quabbin Regional School District Educational Support Center Construction Project?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
451 |
48.2% |
No
|
484 |
51.8% |
| Blanks |
79 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,014 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Hubbardston be allowed to assess an additional $90,649.37 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding cleanup of the December, 2008 Ice Storm, for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and ten?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
604 |
30.0% |
No
|
1,406 |
70.0% |
| Blanks |
47 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,057 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Hudson be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the demolition of the existing John F. Kennedy middle School structure; and the design, construction, equipping and furnishin...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,314 |
60.4% |
No
|
2,830 |
39.6% |
| Blanks |
515 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,659 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Northbridge be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design and construct a Department of Public Works facility?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,053 |
41.6% |
No
|
2,886 |
58.4% |
| Blanks |
611 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,550 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
The new Charter retains the current Council/Manager form of government.
Below are the significant changes in the proposed charter.
• Town Council changes from 9 members to 7 (3 At Large 4 District).
• Terms of office for all elected officials change from 4 years to 3.
• Town election changes...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,518 |
65.5% |
No
|
1,328 |
34.5% |
| Blanks |
462 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,308 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
The Legislature has enacted and the Governor has signed Chapter 330 of the Acts and Resolves of 2010 which would permit the licensing of restaurants in the Town of Pepperell to serve all alcoholic beverages, including distilled spirits, for consumption on the premises. Such licenses would be issued...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,844 |
80.4% |
No
|
940 |
19.6% |
| Blanks |
76 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,860 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to: acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; c...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
782 |
61.5% |
No
|
489 |
38.5% |
| Blanks |
49 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,320 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of West Newbury be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal property taxes to be assessed for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and ten by an amount equal to $170,000.00?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,681 |
79.1% |
No
|
445 |
20.9% |
| Blanks |
124 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,250 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Whately be allowed to assess an additional $60,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the municipal capital stabilization fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
249 |
32.8% |
No
|
510 |
67.2% |
| Blanks |
21 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
780 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the city of Gardner vote to accept the provisions of section 6C of chapter 40 of the General Laws, which authorize the cities and towns to appropriate money for the removal of snow and ice from private ways therein open to public use?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,473 |
74.8% |
No
|
1,503 |
25.2% |
| Blanks |
246 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,222 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Sections 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public drinking water ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,331 |
48.0% |
No
|
5,777 |
52.0% |
| Blanks |
1,312 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,420 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall the City of Northampton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to partially finance the construction of a new Police Facility up to $10,000,000 (ten million dollars)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,647 |
59.5% |
No
|
4,528 |
40.5% |
| Blanks |
892 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,067 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,996 |
66.3% |
No
|
6,099 |
33.7% |
| Blanks |
2,587 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,682 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,990 |
72.3% |
No
|
4,584 |
27.7% |
| Blanks |
1,476 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,050 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,996 |
56.3% |
No
|
6,216 |
43.7% |
| Blanks |
1,236 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,448 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,875 |
69.1% |
No
|
3,073 |
30.9% |
| Blanks |
1,065 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,013 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,892 |
54.2% |
No
|
7,508 |
45.8% |
| Blanks |
1,550 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,950 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to support legislation that would establish health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system like Medicare that is comprehensive, cost effective, an...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,420 |
54.0% |
No
|
6,332 |
46.0% |
| Blanks |
1,703 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,455 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,859 |
62.2% |
No
|
6,004 |
37.8% |
| Blanks |
1,714 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,577 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,754 |
54.3% |
No
|
7,360 |
45.7% |
| Blanks |
3,864 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,978 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,535 |
61.3% |
No
|
4,749 |
38.7% |
| Blanks |
3,012 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,296 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require proof of legal residence in Massachusetts before an applicant could obtain publicly-funded state benefits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
37th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,582 |
87.5% |
No
|
2,091 |
12.5% |
| Blanks |
1,337 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,010 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with the written recommendation of their doctor or other registered caregiver, to possess and grow marijuana for the patient's medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,242 |
54.8% |
No
|
6,802 |
45.2% |
| Blanks |
1,531 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,575 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with the written recommendation of their doctor or other registered caregiver, to possess and grow marijuana for the patient's medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,121 |
57.5% |
No
|
8,229 |
42.5% |
| Blanks |
1,929 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,279 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,864 |
66.4% |
No
|
3,477 |
33.6% |
| Blanks |
3,336 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,677 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would amend Jessica's Law by establishing strict mandatory sentencing for all sex offenses and preventing the use of alternative non-mandatory sentencing in child rape offenses?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,618 |
83.0% |
No
|
2,173 |
17.0% |
| Blanks |
1,724 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,515 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,329 |
58.7% |
No
|
5,167 |
41.3% |
| Blanks |
2,067 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,563 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
The proposed changes contained in Sections 8, 9, 14 and 26 of the Home Rule legislation eliminate Treasurer-Collector as an elected position and make it an appointed one; the appointment will be made by the Town Administrator and ratified by the Town Council as is presently the case for all other to...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,339 |
36.9% |
No
|
7,421 |
63.1% |
| Blanks |
1,069 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,829 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Hardwick be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for bonds issued in order to pay for upgrades to the Hardwick Center Water System Reconstruction Project?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
454 |
48.2% |
No
|
488 |
51.8% |
| Blanks |
72 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,014 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space, acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources, acquire, create and preserve land for re...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,371 |
53.5% |
No
|
3,795 |
46.5% |
| Blanks |
844 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,010 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Sandwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the purpose of constructing improvements and remodeling, construction, reconstruction and making extraordinary repairs to Town buildings...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,767 |
41.1% |
No
|
5,389 |
58.9% |
| Blanks |
1,169 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,325 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Barnstable be allowed to assess an additional $750,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding the sewer system stabilization fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,249 |
27.4% |
No
|
13,878 |
72.6% |
| Blanks |
1,112 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,239 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,359 |
68.5% |
No
|
5,229 |
31.5% |
| Blanks |
1,462 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,050 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with the written recommendation of their doctor or other registered caregiver, to possess and grow marijuana for the patient's medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,985 |
71.6% |
No
|
3,162 |
28.4% |
| Blanks |
2,530 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,677 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Barnstable be allowed to assess an additional $3,000,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of creating a stabilization fund for funding the taking, layout and improvement of certain private ways as town ways for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,473 |
18.2% |
No
|
15,639 |
81.8% |
| Blanks |
1,127 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,239 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
7 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
32,181 |
57.1% |
No
|
24,202 |
42.9% |
| Blanks |
7,232 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
63,615 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
The revisions to the Barnstable County Charter proposed by the Assembly of Delegates would streamline the provisions of the Charter by deleting language that is contained in other administrative and regulatory codes and would modify certain procedural provisions relating to the Assembly of Delegates...See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
69,547 |
79.1% |
No
|
18,339 |
20.9% |
| Blanks |
19,723 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
107,609 |
See Details » |
|
| 2010 |
4 |
Shall a charter study commission be created to study the present governmental structure of Plymouth county to consider and make findings concerning the form of government and make recommendations thereon? See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
86,894 |
50.7% |
No
|
84,584 |
49.3% |
| Blanks |
22,574 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
194,052 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
1 |
This proposed law would reduce the state personal income tax rate to 2.65% for all categories of taxable income for the tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2009, and would eliminate the tax for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010. The personal income tax applies to income recei...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
914,420 |
30.6% |
No
|
2,070,699 |
69.4% |
| Blanks |
117,876 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,102,995 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
2 |
This proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties, to be enforced by issuing citations, and would exclude information regarding this civil offense from the state's criminal record information system. Offenders...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,949,704 |
65.2% |
No
|
1,038,523 |
34.8% |
| Blanks |
114,768 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,102,995 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
3 |
This proposed law would prohibit any dog racing or racing meeting in Massachusetts where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of dogs occurs. The State Racing Commission would be prohibited from accepting or approving any application or request for racing dates for dog racing. Any...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,662,352 |
56.0% |
No
|
1,303,708 |
44.0% |
| Blanks |
136,935 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,102,995 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,655 |
68.2% |
No
|
6,840 |
31.8% |
| Blanks |
3,752 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,247 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,270 |
72.2% |
No
|
3,570 |
27.8% |
| Blanks |
3,549 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,512 |
75.0% |
No
|
4,171 |
25.0% |
| Blanks |
2,224 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,907 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,849 |
63.4% |
No
|
6,849 |
36.6% |
| Blanks |
3,211 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,909 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,427 |
80.1% |
No
|
4,088 |
19.9% |
| Blanks |
3,005 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,520 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,677 |
74.3% |
No
|
5,423 |
25.7% |
| Blanks |
1,693 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,793 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,850 |
77.7% |
No
|
4,253 |
22.3% |
| Blanks |
3,316 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,419 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,901 |
65.5% |
No
|
6,264 |
34.5% |
| Blanks |
3,681 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,846 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,261 |
80.6% |
No
|
3,187 |
19.4% |
| Blanks |
4,127 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,575 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,651 |
72.5% |
No
|
4,411 |
27.5% |
| Blanks |
3,761 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,823 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,716 |
81.5% |
No
|
3,346 |
18.5% |
| Blanks |
3,876 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,938 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
21st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,154 |
70.5% |
No
|
5,915 |
29.5% |
| Blanks |
2,289 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,358 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,527 |
82.8% |
No
|
3,641 |
17.2% |
| Blanks |
3,649 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,817 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,823 |
83.4% |
No
|
3,144 |
16.6% |
| Blanks |
3,410 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,377 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,753 |
72.6% |
No
|
3,686 |
27.4% |
| Blanks |
4,238 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,677 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,157 |
62.2% |
No
|
5,569 |
37.8% |
| Blanks |
4,427 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,153 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,584 |
69.6% |
No
|
5,929 |
30.4% |
| Blanks |
3,671 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,184 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,838 |
68.8% |
No
|
6,289 |
31.2% |
| Blanks |
3,931 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,058 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound and other possible future onshore and offshore wind power developments in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,958 |
86.5% |
No
|
2,497 |
13.5% |
| Blanks |
3,438 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,893 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to make the state Legislature a part-time legislative body with part-time pay and benefits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,442 |
54.4% |
No
|
7,917 |
45.6% |
| Blanks |
5,923 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,282 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,322 |
89.0% |
No
|
1,763 |
11.0% |
| Blanks |
2,673 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,758 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound and other possible future onshore and offshore wind power developments in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
21,071 |
88.1% |
No
|
2,850 |
11.9% |
| Blanks |
1,941 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,862 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,358 |
65.7% |
No
|
6,984 |
34.3% |
| Blanks |
3,714 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,056 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound and other possible future onshore and offshore wind power developments in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,325 |
87.8% |
No
|
2,554 |
12.2% |
| Blanks |
2,288 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,167 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,267 |
71.3% |
No
|
6,155 |
28.7% |
| Blanks |
1,853 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,275 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,813 |
67.4% |
No
|
5,235 |
32.6% |
| Blanks |
5,337 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,385 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,753 |
74.7% |
No
|
2,962 |
25.3% |
| Blanks |
2,717 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,432 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
This question involves amendment of the Town's acceptance to G.L. c.44B, §§ 3-7, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), by increasing the surcharge imposed on real property from one and one-half percent (1 1/2 %) to three percent (3 %) of the tax levy, as determined annual...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,148 |
49.2% |
No
|
5,316 |
50.8% |
| Blanks |
2,473 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,937 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Barre be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds and notes issued in order to construct a Senior Center as voted July 29, 2002, Article 1; to upgrade the Barre Water System as voted June 12, 2006, ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,169 |
48.0% |
No
|
1,266 |
52.0% |
| Blanks |
274 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,709 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Belchertown be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition
two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay costs of designing, renovating, and expanding Clapp Memorial Library, and for the payment of all other costs incidental ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,464 |
60.1% |
No
|
2,969 |
39.9% |
| Blanks |
300 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,733 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,344 |
73.3% |
No
|
855 |
26.7% |
| Blanks |
47 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,246 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Charlton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design, construct, and equip a new highway operations facility?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,026 |
50.4% |
No
|
2,981 |
49.6% |
| Blanks |
479 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,486 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of East Bridgewater be allowed to assess an additional $1,250,00.00 in
real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the East Bridgewater Capital Stabilization Fund for fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and nine?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,312 |
19.3% |
No
|
5,485 |
80.7% |
| Blanks |
427 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,224 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,824 |
83.8% |
No
|
544 |
16.2% |
| Blanks |
121 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,489 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Littleton be authorized to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct a new police station to be located on town-owned property at 500 Great Road, including original equipment and land...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,889 |
58.8% |
No
|
2,021 |
41.2% |
| Blanks |
286 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,196 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Longmeadow be allowed to exempt from the provisions of
proposition two-and-one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to procure an owner's manager and to conduct a feasibility study to understand the extent of facility and programming deficienc...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,606 |
61.5% |
No
|
3,506 |
38.5% |
| Blanks |
562 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,674 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Mattapoisett be allowed to exempt from provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued by the Town in order to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of a new fire station?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,811 |
47.8% |
No
|
1,978 |
52.2% |
| Blanks |
258 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,047 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the town of Mendon be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct and originally equip a new police station?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,229 |
41.8% |
No
|
1,708 |
58.2% |
| Blanks |
311 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,248 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the town of Needham be allowed to assess an additional $1,887,929 in real estate
and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding operating expenses for the Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and nine?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,900 |
53.5% |
No
|
7,751 |
46.5% |
| Blanks |
685 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,336 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
818 |
50.8% |
No
|
792 |
49.2% |
| Blanks |
135 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,745 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the preparation of design plans for construction of a new Police Station on South Orleans Road, including all expenses incid...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,812 |
43.8% |
No
|
2,329 |
56.2% |
| Blanks |
523 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,664 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall a charter commission be elected to revise the charter of the town of Palmer?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,031 |
59.9% |
No
|
2,027 |
40.1% |
| Blanks |
878 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,936 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
351 |
52.9% |
No
|
312 |
47.1% |
| Blanks |
32 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
695 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and f...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
863 |
75.2% |
No
|
284 |
24.8% |
| Blanks |
85 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,232 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Spencer be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a new ladder truck for Spencer Fire Department?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,039 |
58.3% |
No
|
2,178 |
41.7% |
| Blanks |
452 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,669 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farm land and fore...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,954 |
62.1% |
No
|
3,028 |
37.9% |
| Blanks |
581 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,563 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the town of Walpole be allowed to exempt from the provision of proposition two
and one-half, so-called the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct and furnish a new public library?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,118 |
46.7% |
No
|
6,976 |
53.3% |
| Blanks |
561 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,655 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
570 |
60.1% |
No
|
378 |
39.9% |
| Blanks |
46 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
994 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the City of Brockton be allowed to assess an additional $1,130,000 in real estate
and personal property taxes for the purpose of providing additional police officers and
police patrols coverage in the Brockton Police Department ($780,000) and additional firefighters in the Brockton Fire Depa...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,883 |
32.8% |
No
|
20,288 |
67.2% |
| Blanks |
3,582 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
33,753 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and for...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,270 |
57.6% |
No
|
6,094 |
42.4% |
| Blanks |
1,320 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,684 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the city of Melrose, acting through its liquor licensing commission, be granted the authority to issue up to 3 licenses to establishments that would sell wines and malt beverages only for consumption off premises; provided, however, that the sale of wines and malt beverages shall be incidental...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,403 |
64.0% |
No
|
5,282 |
36.0% |
| Blanks |
720 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,405 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the City of Newburyport be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to fund the following list of existing authorized indebtedness: to construct additions, and remodel, reconstruct or make extra...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,009 |
49.7% |
No
|
5,068 |
50.3% |
| Blanks |
867 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,944 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Community Preservation Act (Section 3-7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts (the Act) establishes a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to 1) acquire, create and preserve land for open space for recreational use; 2) acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,024 |
55.1% |
No
|
4,909 |
44.9% |
| Blanks |
1,356 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,289 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to make the state Legislature a part-time legislative body with part-time pay and benefits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,358 |
58.9% |
No
|
7,235 |
41.1% |
| Blanks |
4,833 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,426 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,187 |
83.6% |
No
|
3,364 |
16.4% |
| Blanks |
2,969 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,520 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,486 |
81.7% |
No
|
2,575 |
18.3% |
| Blanks |
2,460 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,521 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of amending the state Constitution to replace the state Legislature with 100 randomly selected adult residents of the Commonwealth, each serving a one-year term, to be called the Commonwealth Jury and to have all the le...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,482 |
23.3% |
No
|
11,484 |
76.7% |
| Blanks |
4,187 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,153 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
37th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,727 |
61.3% |
No
|
7,405 |
38.7% |
| Blanks |
3,462 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,594 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would abolish county government and transfer all of its functions, duties and responsibilities to state government, including but not limited to the operation and management of the county jail and ho...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,191 |
29.7% |
No
|
12,277 |
70.3% |
| Blanks |
5,852 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,320 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,372 |
72.8% |
No
|
6,125 |
27.2% |
| Blanks |
1,880 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,377 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound and other possible future onshore and offshore wind power developments in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,484 |
87.1% |
No
|
2,738 |
12.9% |
| Blanks |
2,834 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,056 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,498 |
69.7% |
No
|
4,999 |
30.3% |
| Blanks |
2,719 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,216 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the purchase of the land located at 353 South Orleans Road (Route 28), Orleans, MA consisting of approximately 5.22 acres, a...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,595 |
62.3% |
No
|
1,571 |
37.7% |
| Blanks |
498 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,664 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the town of Tisbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the cost of architectural and engineering services related to the Town's Emergency Services Facility, including design, pla...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,067 |
52.5% |
No
|
967 |
47.5% |
| Blanks |
406 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,440 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the City of Brockton be allowed to assess an additional $210,000 in real estate
and personal property taxes for the purposes of providing additional funding to the
Brockton Public Libraries for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2008 for the purpose of
providing additional staffing and mater...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,390 |
34.4% |
No
|
19,822 |
65.6% |
| Blanks |
3,541 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
33,753 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the city of Melrose, acting through its liquor licensing commission, be granted the authority to issue licenses to restaurants having a seating capacity of not fewer than 50 persons nor more than 99 persons for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages only in conjunction with a food establ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,541 |
78.9% |
No
|
3,083 |
21.1% |
| Blanks |
781 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,405 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,297 |
71.5% |
No
|
6,910 |
28.5% |
| Blanks |
3,283 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
27,490 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,838 |
73.5% |
No
|
5,706 |
26.5% |
| Blanks |
4,114 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,658 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,247 |
86.5% |
No
|
1,916 |
13.5% |
| Blanks |
2,358 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,521 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
32nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,522 |
79.0% |
No
|
4,129 |
21.0% |
| Blanks |
4,071 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,722 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the City of Brockton be allowed to assess an additional $2,250,000 in real estate
and personal property taxes for the purpose of providing additional funding to the Brockton Public Schools for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2008 for the purpose of meeting educational reform funding require...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,077 |
39.9% |
No
|
18,163 |
60.1% |
| Blanks |
3,513 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
33,753 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
The proposed charter would retain the current form of Dukes County government (the county manager form with seven county commissioners), except that the commissioners would be elected for concurrent two-year terms, instead of non-concurrent (staggered) four-year terms, as is currently the case.See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,939 |
71.6% |
No
|
2,358 |
28.4% |
| Blanks |
2,312 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,609 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
1 |
This proposed law would allow local licensing authorities to issue licenses for food stores to sell wine. The proposed law defines a "food store" as a retail vendor, such as a grocery store, supermarket, shop, club, outlet, or warehouse-type seller, that sells food to consumers to be eaten elsewher...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
917,467 |
43.6% |
No
|
1,185,714 |
56.4% |
| Blanks |
140,654 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,243,835 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
2 |
This proposed law would allow candidates for public office to be nominated by more than one political party or political designation, to have their names appear on the ballot once for each nomination, and to have their votes counted separately for each nomination but then added together to determine...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
688,259 |
34.6% |
No
|
1,302,199 |
65.4% |
| Blanks |
253,377 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,243,835 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
3 |
This proposed law would allow licensed and other authorized providers of child care in private homes under the state's subsidized child care system to bargain collectively with the relevant state agencies about all terms and conditions of the provision of child care services under the state's child ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
951,517 |
47.7% |
No
|
1,042,253 |
52.3% |
| Blanks |
250,065 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,243,835 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,999 |
68.3% |
No
|
3,251 |
31.7% |
| Blanks |
1,690 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,940 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,875 |
60.0% |
No
|
5,909 |
40.0% |
| Blanks |
2,321 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,105 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,142 |
61.3% |
No
|
5,767 |
38.7% |
| Blanks |
2,612 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,521 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,971 |
68.8% |
No
|
4,972 |
31.2% |
| Blanks |
2,145 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,088 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,718 |
64.2% |
No
|
4,295 |
35.8% |
| Blanks |
1,581 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,594 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,093 |
54.3% |
No
|
5,967 |
45.7% |
| Blanks |
2,033 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,093 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,360 |
65.4% |
No
|
2,836 |
34.6% |
| Blanks |
2,290 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,486 |
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|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,094 |
56.5% |
No
|
4,684 |
43.5% |
| Blanks |
1,739 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,517 |
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|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,006 |
62.1% |
No
|
3,673 |
37.9% |
| Blanks |
1,776 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,455 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,595 |
62.9% |
No
|
5,075 |
37.1% |
| Blanks |
1,732 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,402 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,069 |
66.3% |
No
|
4,602 |
33.7% |
| Blanks |
2,452 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,123 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,031 |
64.4% |
No
|
4,449 |
35.6% |
| Blanks |
2,486 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,966 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
20th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,827 |
53.3% |
No
|
7,727 |
46.7% |
| Blanks |
2,316 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,870 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,217 |
64.9% |
No
|
6,054 |
35.1% |
| Blanks |
2,462 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,733 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,584 |
64.5% |
No
|
5,270 |
35.5% |
| Blanks |
2,412 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,266 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,610 |
65.4% |
No
|
4,025 |
34.6% |
| Blanks |
1,523 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,158 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,765 |
67.9% |
No
|
4,150 |
32.1% |
| Blanks |
2,454 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,369 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,389 |
63.5% |
No
|
4,820 |
36.5% |
| Blanks |
3,133 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,342 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,400 |
55.2% |
No
|
7,625 |
44.8% |
| Blanks |
2,365 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,390 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,320 |
61.4% |
No
|
5,863 |
38.6% |
| Blanks |
1,579 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,762 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,844 |
54.3% |
No
|
5,761 |
45.7% |
| Blanks |
2,165 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,770 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,492 |
60.0% |
No
|
6,339 |
40.0% |
| Blanks |
2,518 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,349 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,371 |
64.0% |
No
|
2,454 |
36.0% |
| Blanks |
2,157 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,982 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,686 |
59.7% |
No
|
3,840 |
40.3% |
| Blanks |
2,490 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,016 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,880 |
58.4% |
No
|
4,904 |
41.6% |
| Blanks |
1,601 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,385 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws is known as the Community Preservation Act. The Act allows communities to approve a surcharge on real property of not more than 3 per cent of the tax levy, as determined annually by the board of assessors, to establish a dedicated sou...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,798 |
56.9% |
No
|
2,874 |
43.1% |
| Blanks |
1,556 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,228 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Ayer approve the submission to the Commonwealth of the joint study and report on the permanent government structure for the ongoing operation and administration of the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone recommending "scenario 2B," including proposed legislation which, if enacted, woul...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,116 |
50.5% |
No
|
1,096 |
49.5% |
| Blanks |
183 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,395 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Boxford be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the debt issued in order to fund the architectural design, engineering costs, and project management costs and to fund related permits and expenses necessary...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,335 |
39.6% |
No
|
2,033 |
60.4% |
| Blanks |
458 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,826 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
The provisions of Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source eligible to receive matching funds provided by the State for the purposes permitted by said Act, including the creation, preservat...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,077 |
42.9% |
No
|
10,757 |
57.1% |
| Blanks |
1,322 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,156 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public dr...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,757 |
47.1% |
No
|
4,217 |
52.9% |
| Blanks |
1,036 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,010 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall licenses be granted in Carlisle for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,729 |
67.9% |
No
|
816 |
32.1% |
| Blanks |
84 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,629 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall licenses be granted in Harvard for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,270 |
82.6% |
No
|
477 |
17.4% |
| Blanks |
103 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,850 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, otherwise known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act, allows communities to establish a local, dedicated funding source to protect open space; offer affordable housing opportunities; preserve historic buildings and sites; and...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
923 |
58.6% |
No
|
652 |
41.4% |
| Blanks |
117 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,692 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect wooded areas and other...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,784 |
28.5% |
No
|
6,992 |
71.5% |
| Blanks |
475 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,251 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Holliston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to remodel, renovate, reconstruct and expand the Police Station, including costs for engineering or architectural service?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,444 |
54.9% |
No
|
2,826 |
45.1% |
| Blanks |
208 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,478 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
980 |
53.1% |
No
|
865 |
46.9% |
| Blanks |
78 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,923 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
As part of the legal process for the town to accept the Community Preservation Act, it must, in addition to the vote at the recent annual town meeting, also vote at an election to accept Sections 3 to 7 of G.L. c. 44B, commonly called the Community Preservation Act (CPA). This act, if accepted by a...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,465 |
36.2% |
No
|
2,577 |
63.8% |
| Blanks |
464 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,506 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Acceptance of Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), would establish a dedicated funding source to enable the Town of Lenox to: (1) create affordable housing; (2) acquire and restore historic buildings and sites...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,108 |
50.2% |
No
|
1,099 |
49.8% |
| Blanks |
218 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,425 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,654 |
53.6% |
No
|
1,430 |
46.4% |
| Blanks |
73 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,157 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Millbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to rehabilitate, improve and expand the Police Station located at 127 Elm Street, Millbury?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,351 |
32.9% |
No
|
2,754 |
67.1% |
| Blanks |
520 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,625 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,839 |
56.7% |
No
|
1,407 |
43.3% |
| Blanks |
325 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,571 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and for...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,479 |
53.5% |
No
|
1,284 |
46.5% |
| Blanks |
342 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,105 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Northbridge be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued for replacement of the roofs and associated work at the Northbridge Middle School and the Northbridge Police Station?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,913 |
60.5% |
No
|
1,905 |
39.5% |
| Blanks |
414 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,232 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for renovations to the existing Police Station?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,118 |
65.2% |
No
|
1,130 |
34.8% |
| Blanks |
562 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,810 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B, of the Massachusetts General Laws, also known as the Community Preservation Act with the funding source being a surcharge of three percent (3%) on the annual property tax assessed on real property and annual distributions made by the state from a trust fund created by...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,144 |
29.9% |
No
|
2,688 |
70.1% |
| Blanks |
446 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,278 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and for...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
882 |
46.7% |
No
|
1,005 |
53.3% |
| Blanks |
133 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,020 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resourc...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,848 |
43.5% |
No
|
3,695 |
56.5% |
| Blanks |
615 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,158 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (Act), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public drinking...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,016 |
47.2% |
No
|
1,138 |
52.8% |
| Blanks |
116 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,270 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Rockland be allowed to assess an additional $1,300,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the Police Department, Fire Department and School Department for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and six?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,222 |
34.6% |
No
|
4,200 |
65.4% |
| Blanks |
233 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,655 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Shirley approve the submission to the Commonwealth of the joint study and report on the permanent government structure for the ongoing operation and administration of the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone recommending "scenario 2B," including proposed legislation which, if enacted, w...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,300 |
60.7% |
No
|
840 |
39.3% |
| Blanks |
161 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,301 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,791 |
42.4% |
No
|
5,142 |
57.6% |
| Blanks |
1,278 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,211 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Weston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to purchase the fee or other interest in all or a portion of 62.53 acres of land commonly known as the "Case Estates property," whic...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,963 |
81.1% |
No
|
921 |
18.9% |
| Blanks |
243 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,127 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks, and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and fo...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,085 |
47.4% |
No
|
2,316 |
52.6% |
| Blanks |
141 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,542 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
ORDERED, That $70,000,000 is hereby appropriated for the additional costs of construction of sewers, sewerage systems and sewage treatment and disposal facilities relative to the remediation of combined sewer overflows, including costs incidental and related thereto; that to raise this appropriatio...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,645 |
71.3% |
No
|
5,083 |
28.7% |
| Blanks |
4,010 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,738 |
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|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the public water supply for domestic use in the City of New Bedford be fluoridated?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,893 |
53.1% |
No
|
9,638 |
46.9% |
| Blanks |
3,569 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,100 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Section 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space, historic resources, land for recreational use, and community housing, and to rehabilitate and r...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,284 |
42.0% |
No
|
7,292 |
58.0% |
| Blanks |
1,791 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,367 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farm land and fore...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,497 |
56.6% |
No
|
11,126 |
43.4% |
| Blanks |
3,648 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
29,271 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
37,432 |
66.9% |
No
|
18,505 |
33.1% |
| Blanks |
8,036 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
63,973 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,302 |
58.0% |
No
|
8,179 |
42.0% |
| Blanks |
2,771 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,252 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,015 |
66.4% |
No
|
4,556 |
33.6% |
| Blanks |
2,477 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,048 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,238 |
54.4% |
No
|
6,073 |
45.6% |
| Blanks |
1,703 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,014 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,832 |
52.9% |
No
|
6,967 |
47.1% |
| Blanks |
2,506 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,305 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,903 |
69.3% |
No
|
4,832 |
30.7% |
| Blanks |
1,767 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,502 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,492 |
69.6% |
No
|
2,838 |
30.4% |
| Blanks |
1,493 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,823 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,621 |
58.8% |
No
|
6,040 |
41.2% |
| Blanks |
2,017 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,678 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,796 |
60.5% |
No
|
5,099 |
39.5% |
| Blanks |
1,990 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,885 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,827 |
67.0% |
No
|
2,876 |
33.0% |
| Blanks |
1,904 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,607 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,223 |
61.1% |
No
|
5,877 |
38.9% |
| Blanks |
2,166 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,266 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all refugees, including Palestinian refugees, to return to their land of origin?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,120 |
45.1% |
No
|
6,245 |
54.9% |
| Blanks |
1,793 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,158 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,711 |
69.0% |
No
|
3,466 |
31.0% |
| Blanks |
2,043 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,220 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,690 |
55.3% |
No
|
7,834 |
44.7% |
| Blanks |
2,201 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,725 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,055 |
76.4% |
No
|
2,484 |
23.6% |
| Blanks |
2,860 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,399 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,499 |
52.2% |
No
|
8,693 |
47.8% |
| Blanks |
2,228 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,420 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall licenses be granted in Aquinnah for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
101 |
49.5% |
No
|
103 |
50.5% |
| Blanks |
10 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
214 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Harvard approve the submission to the Commonwealth of the joint study and report on the permanent government structure for the ongoing operation and administration of the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone recommending "scenario 2B," including proposed legislation which, if enacted, w...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,219 |
44.6% |
No
|
1,517 |
55.4% |
| Blanks |
114 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,850 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the town of Millbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to demolish the existing building, and rebuild, expand and improve the Fire Station #1 located at 126 Elm Street, Millbury?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,392 |
33.7% |
No
|
2,737 |
66.3% |
| Blanks |
496 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,625 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the town of Rockland be allowed to assess an additional $250,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of replacing and installing a roof at the public library, including all associated labor and disposal of materials of said roof and including costs incidental and rela...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,730 |
42.5% |
No
|
3,694 |
57.5% |
| Blanks |
231 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,655 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of a resolution asking Congress to call a federal constitutional convention in order to propose a constitutional amendment providing for two United States Senators and full representation in the United Sta...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,073 |
62.4% |
No
|
5,469 |
37.6% |
| Blanks |
2,960 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,502 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for resolutions calling on all governmental entities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to sell any investments they hold either in Israel Bonds or in companies that supply military equipment to Israel?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,536 |
31.3% |
No
|
7,754 |
68.7% |
| Blanks |
1,868 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,158 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
6 |
Shall the town of Rockland be allowed to assess an additional $250,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of paying expenses
related to architectural planning for the construction of a new middle school including costs incidental and related thereto, for the fi...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,824 |
43.9% |
No
|
3,615 |
56.1% |
| Blanks |
216 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,655 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall a charter study commission be created to study the present governmental structure of Dukes County to consider and make findings concerning the form of government and make recommendations thereon?See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,826 |
74.1% |
No
|
1,684 |
25.9% |
| Blanks |
1,189 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,699 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring police to hold a person under 18 cited for possession until the person is releas...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
45,956 |
63.3% |
No
|
26,612 |
36.7% |
| Blanks |
7,498 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
80,066 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring police to hold a person under 18 cited for possession until the person is releas...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Essex and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
36,505 |
64.9% |
No
|
19,752 |
35.1% |
| Blanks |
8,275 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
64,532 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,449 |
61.0% |
No
|
7,966 |
39.0% |
| Blanks |
5,191 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,606 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation, to create a strong presumption in child custody cases in favor of joint physical and legal custody, so that the court will order that the children have equal access to both parents as much as possible, except wh...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,006 |
81.8% |
No
|
2,678 |
18.2% |
| Blanks |
2,415 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,099 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation, to create a strong presumption in child custody cases in favor of joint physical and legal custody, so that the court will order that the children have equal access to both parents as much as possible, except wh...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,558 |
80.8% |
No
|
3,697 |
19.2% |
| Blanks |
2,971 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,226 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation, to create a strong presumption in child custody cases in favor of joint physical and legal custody, so that the court will order that the children have equal access to both parents as much as possible, except wh...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,215 |
74.1% |
No
|
3,926 |
25.9% |
| Blanks |
2,359 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,500 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,851 |
87.6% |
No
|
2,244 |
12.4% |
| Blanks |
3,315 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,410 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,240 |
87.9% |
No
|
1,967 |
12.1% |
| Blanks |
3,761 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,968 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,989 |
60.3% |
No
|
6,579 |
39.7% |
| Blanks |
4,662 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,230 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,383 |
88.0% |
No
|
1,554 |
12.0% |
| Blanks |
2,862 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,799 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,995 |
88.4% |
No
|
1,835 |
11.6% |
| Blanks |
2,923 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,753 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation or a constitutional amendment to require that elections to statewide office (such as Governor, Treasurer, Auditor and Secretary of the Commonwealth) be conducted according to a system of instant runoff vo...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,213 |
65.2% |
No
|
5,973 |
34.8% |
| Blanks |
6,147 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,333 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,674 |
88.1% |
No
|
1,981 |
11.9% |
| Blanks |
3,306 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,961 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,996 |
88.3% |
No
|
1,195 |
11.7% |
| Blanks |
4,056 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,247 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of: (1) a resolution asserting that the campaign against terrorism should not be waged at the expense of constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of Massachusetts residents; (2) legislation barring the use ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,675 |
77.0% |
No
|
2,897 |
23.0% |
| Blanks |
2,364 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,936 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,082 |
88.1% |
No
|
1,905 |
11.9% |
| Blanks |
3,208 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,195 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,029 |
87.4% |
No
|
2,158 |
12.6% |
| Blanks |
3,776 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,963 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to allow a woman, or someone acting on her behalf, to surrender a newborn who is seven days old or younger, and who has not been physically abused, to a worker at a hospital, a safety officer at a 24-hour...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,203 |
84.6% |
No
|
2,407 |
15.4% |
| Blanks |
3,992 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,602 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,318 |
72.6% |
No
|
4,274 |
27.4% |
| Blanks |
4,441 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,033 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,917 |
74.3% |
No
|
3,779 |
25.7% |
| Blanks |
4,298 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,994 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,351 |
67.1% |
No
|
5,576 |
32.9% |
| Blanks |
4,293 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,220 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to allow a woman, or someone acting on her behalf, to surrender a newborn who is seven days old or younger, and who has not been physically abused, to a worker at a hospital, a safety officer at a 24-hour...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,933 |
86.4% |
No
|
2,510 |
13.6% |
| Blanks |
3,219 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,662 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
22nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,188 |
89.2% |
No
|
1,721 |
10.8% |
| Blanks |
2,313 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,222 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,617 |
65.4% |
No
|
6,662 |
34.6% |
| Blanks |
4,781 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,060 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,551 |
75.6% |
No
|
4,705 |
24.4% |
| Blanks |
1,911 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,167 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of: (1) a resolution asserting that the campaign against terrorism should not be waged at the expense of constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of Massachusetts residents; (2) legislation barring the use ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,725 |
83.0% |
No
|
2,405 |
17.0% |
| Blanks |
2,517 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,647 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
26th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,984 |
68.0% |
No
|
3,294 |
32.0% |
| Blanks |
3,977 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,255 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of: (1) a resolution asserting that the campaign against terrorism should not be waged at the expense of constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of Massachusetts residents; (2) legislation barring the use ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,099 |
68.5% |
No
|
5,097 |
31.5% |
| Blanks |
3,368 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,564 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
31st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,251 |
87.0% |
No
|
2,124 |
13.0% |
| Blanks |
5,713 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,088 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,008 |
88.1% |
No
|
1,897 |
11.9% |
| Blanks |
5,316 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,221 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,789 |
88.3% |
No
|
1,823 |
11.7% |
| Blanks |
5,005 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,617 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of: (1) a resolution asserting that the campaign against terrorism should not be waged at the expense of constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of Massachusetts residents; (2) legislation barring the use ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,249 |
78.6% |
No
|
3,064 |
21.4% |
| Blanks |
3,717 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,030 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,215 |
68.6% |
No
|
6,956 |
31.4% |
| Blanks |
2,087 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,258 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to allow a woman, or someone acting on her behalf, to surrender a newborn who is seven days old or younger, and who has not been physically abused, to a worker at a hospital, a safety officer at a 24-hour...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,411 |
84.5% |
No
|
2,999 |
15.5% |
| Blanks |
1,818 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,228 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,028 |
87.6% |
No
|
999 |
12.4% |
| Blanks |
4,014 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,041 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,098 |
88.5% |
No
|
1,181 |
11.5% |
| Blanks |
5,380 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,659 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,955 |
72.1% |
No
|
3,846 |
27.9% |
| Blanks |
3,952 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,753 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,461 |
86.9% |
No
|
1,274 |
13.1% |
| Blanks |
5,402 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,137 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,623 |
87.6% |
No
|
2,064 |
12.4% |
| Blanks |
3,284 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,971 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,619 |
62.1% |
No
|
5,259 |
37.9% |
| Blanks |
3,976 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,854 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,047 |
91.8% |
No
|
988 |
8.2% |
| Blanks |
1,415 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,450 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the Town of Athol be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to upgrade and renovate the municipal sewer treatment plant and appurtenances?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,106 |
49.0% |
No
|
2,193 |
51.0% |
| Blanks |
358 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,657 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall licenses be granted in the Town of Carlisle for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,026 |
33.9% |
No
|
2,000 |
66.1% |
| Blanks |
118 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,144 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (Act), allow communities to establish a dedicated funding source, and to receive state matching funds, with which to (1) acquire, create, and preserve open space, which includes, but is ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,347 |
58.9% |
No
|
3,724 |
41.1% |
| Blanks |
1,134 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,205 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
If adopted the proposed charter would: Retain the open town meeting; provide for the election by the voters of a five member Board of Selectmen, a Moderator for the three years, a Town Clerk, a Library Board of Trustees, a School Committee, a Housing Authority; eliminate the office of Town Administr...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,896 |
40.9% |
No
|
2,738 |
59.1% |
| Blanks |
225 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,859 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to assess an additional Three million, nine hundred thousand dollars ($3,900,000) in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of preserving current school and municipal services ($3,255,000), restoring six (6) and adding two (2) firefighter/param...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,037 |
46.2% |
No
|
8,185 |
53.8% |
| Blanks |
258 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,480 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the Town of Grafton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund additional borrowing to construct a new Fire Station at 25 Worcester Street and a new Police Station at 26 Providence Road.See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,702 |
50.4% |
No
|
3,637 |
49.6% |
| Blanks |
742 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,081 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Section 3 to 7 of chapter 44B, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve land for recreation, open space, historic resources and housing for low and moderate income persons and families and moderate income seniors.
A...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,869 |
52.9% |
No
|
2,554 |
47.1% |
| Blanks |
428 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,851 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to: acquire, create and preserve open space, land for recreational use, and community housing; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore s...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,746 |
64.1% |
No
|
977 |
35.9% |
| Blanks |
362 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,085 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act establishes a dedicated funding source to cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public drinking water well ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,638 |
53.6% |
No
|
3,151 |
46.4% |
| Blanks |
833 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,622 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall licenses be granted in Harvard for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,487 |
74.8% |
No
|
839 |
25.2% |
| Blanks |
79 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,405 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the Town of Holden be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct and equip a Public Safety Building on property at 1384 Main Street, including the costs of architectural, engineering, p...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,318 |
46.7% |
No
|
4,932 |
53.3% |
| Blanks |
594 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,844 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
The Act authorizes the Town, in lieu of any obligations under any other general or special law, to pay an accidental death benefit to Claire B. McNamara, the widow of fallen firefighter Martin H. McNamara V, equal to 2/3 of the average annual salary of a first-year career firefighter in the local ar...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,607 |
49.8% |
No
|
1,623 |
50.2% |
| Blanks |
169 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,399 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the Town of Mashpee be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the purpose of constructing a library and for expenses incidental and related thereto?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,091 |
69.5% |
No
|
2,236 |
30.5% |
| Blanks |
467 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,794 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the Town of Mendon be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire the Fino property located off North Ave., and Milford St. Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,025 |
69.1% |
No
|
904 |
30.9% |
| Blanks |
121 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,050 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Sections 3 through 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land an...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,602 |
73.1% |
No
|
958 |
26.9% |
| Blanks |
267 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,827 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Acceptance of this Act replaces the position of the Town Administrator with the creation of a Town Manager. The Town Manager will serve as the chief executive and fiscal officer, overseeing the day-to-day management of the Town. Appointed by the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager will be responsib...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,657 |
85.1% |
No
|
2,212 |
14.9% |
| Blanks |
2,036 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,905 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated source to acquire and preserve open space, parks, and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and forests from...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,450 |
61.7% |
No
|
2,766 |
38.3% |
| Blanks |
531 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,747 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to cap the Town land fill, including all expenses incidental and related thereto?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,985 |
73.8% |
No
|
1,062 |
26.2% |
| Blanks |
656 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,703 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Sections 3 through 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to: (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of pu...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,960 |
57.3% |
No
|
3,691 |
42.7% |
| Blanks |
1,157 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,808 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the Town of Wellesley be allowed to assess an additional $2,500,00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding its Group Insurance Liability Trust Fund to reduce the Town's unfunded post retirement benefit liability to zero over a 30 year period for the fiscal years b...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,123 |
24.2% |
No
|
9,777 |
75.8% |
| Blanks |
1,321 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,221 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, established as a dedicated source to acquire and preserve open space, parks, and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and forests...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,399 |
58.6% |
No
|
3,111 |
41.4% |
| Blanks |
730 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,240 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Acceptances of section 298 of Chapter of the Acts of 2004 means the Community Preservation Act shall effectively replace the Cape Cod Open Space Land Acquisition Program. There shall be no additional excise on real property levied, other than the current 3 per cent levied for the provisions of the C...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,597 |
78.1% |
No
|
4,931 |
21.9% |
| Blanks |
3,026 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,554 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
1 |
Shall the City of Easthampton be allowed to assess an additional $874,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding the operating budgets of the City and the Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July first two thousand and five.See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,379 |
41.8% |
No
|
4,709 |
58.2% |
| Blanks |
247 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,335 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampden and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
48,213 |
86.9% |
No
|
7,237 |
13.1% |
| Blanks |
11,765 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
67,215 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Worcester and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
48,739 |
68.3% |
No
|
22,611 |
31.7% |
| Blanks |
6,742 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
78,092 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of: (1) a resolution asserting that the campaign against terrorism should not be waged at the expense of constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of Massachusetts residents; (2) legislation barring the use ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,944 |
69.9% |
No
|
4,278 |
30.1% |
| Blanks |
3,278 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,500 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation, to create a strong presumption in child custody cases in favor of joint physical and legal custody, so that the court will order that the children have equal access to both parents as much as possible, except wh...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,072 |
78.4% |
No
|
3,877 |
21.6% |
| Blanks |
2,948 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,897 |
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|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,009 |
85.3% |
No
|
2,589 |
14.7% |
| Blanks |
2,079 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,677 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,081 |
83.7% |
No
|
2,547 |
16.3% |
| Blanks |
2,512 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,140 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,652 |
85.6% |
No
|
2,801 |
14.4% |
| Blanks |
2,087 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,540 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,256 |
82.3% |
No
|
3,488 |
17.7% |
| Blanks |
3,589 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,333 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,762 |
84.5% |
No
|
2,525 |
15.5% |
| Blanks |
2,210 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,497 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,531 |
88.0% |
No
|
1,990 |
12.0% |
| Blanks |
3,650 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,171 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation, to create a strong presumption in child custody cases in favor of joint physical and legal custody, so that the court will order that the children have equal access to both parents as much as possible, except wh...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,957 |
82.4% |
No
|
3,417 |
17.6% |
| Blanks |
2,874 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,248 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,312 |
71.0% |
No
|
3,387 |
29.0% |
| Blanks |
3,237 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,936 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,225 |
87.2% |
No
|
2,381 |
12.8% |
| Blanks |
2,582 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,188 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,674 |
67.5% |
No
|
4,654 |
32.5% |
| Blanks |
5,274 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,602 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of: (1) a resolution asserting that the campaign against terrorism should not be waged at the expense of constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of Massachusetts residents; (2) legislation barring the use ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,597 |
66.2% |
No
|
5,912 |
33.8% |
| Blanks |
4,153 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,662 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
20th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,333 |
87.6% |
No
|
2,317 |
12.4% |
| Blanks |
5,048 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,698 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,707 |
84.8% |
No
|
3,001 |
15.2% |
| Blanks |
4,352 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,060 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to allow a woman, or someone acting on her behalf, to surrender a newborn who is seven days old or younger, and who has not been physically abused, to a worker at a hospital, a safety officer at a 24-hour...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,591 |
83.9% |
No
|
2,989 |
16.1% |
| Blanks |
2,587 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,167 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,113 |
77.2% |
No
|
2,995 |
22.8% |
| Blanks |
3,539 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,647 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
32nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,317 |
87.6% |
No
|
2,173 |
12.4% |
| Blanks |
5,684 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,174 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,791 |
70.5% |
No
|
4,506 |
29.5% |
| Blanks |
4,562 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,859 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote for legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring police to hold a person under 18 cited for possession until the person is released...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,568 |
60.3% |
No
|
7,625 |
39.7% |
| Blanks |
1,260 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,453 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,753 |
81.8% |
No
|
3,510 |
18.2% |
| Blanks |
3,422 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,685 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,784 |
70.0% |
No
|
5,902 |
30.0% |
| Blanks |
1,542 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,228 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,005 |
63.2% |
No
|
5,829 |
36.8% |
| Blanks |
1,816 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,650 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,845 |
86.2% |
No
|
2,535 |
13.8% |
| Blanks |
2,327 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,707 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
Shall licenses be granted in the Town of Carlisle for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer; ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,767 |
57.9% |
No
|
1,286 |
42.1% |
| Blanks |
91 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,144 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
2 |
In May 2004 the Annual Town Meeting voted to accept the provisions of M.G.L. chapter 44 B, Sections 3 to 7, known as the Community Preservation Act, which establishes a special Community Preservation Fund that may be appointed and spent for certain open spaces, historic resources and affordable hous...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,893 |
57.4% |
No
|
6,591 |
42.6% |
| Blanks |
1,421 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,905 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,909 |
72.3% |
No
|
4,173 |
27.7% |
| Blanks |
2,418 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,500 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of: (1) a resolution asserting that the campaign against terrorism should not be waged at the expense of constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of Massachusetts residents; (2) legislation barring the use ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,849 |
74.3% |
No
|
4,454 |
25.7% |
| Blanks |
3,594 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,897 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,270 |
63.0% |
No
|
5,437 |
37.0% |
| Blanks |
3,433 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,140 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, manufacture and sale of marijuana to adults 21 and older provided that outlets are state licensed, do not sell alcohol and are not within 500 yards of ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,494 |
57.8% |
No
|
8,393 |
42.2% |
| Blanks |
2,361 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,248 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,630 |
85.3% |
No
|
2,519 |
14.7% |
| Blanks |
2,905 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,054 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation that: (1) declares workplace psychological harassment (bullying) to be an occupational health and safety issue; (2) mandates a study to analyze the direct and indirect costs of workplace psy...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,199 |
68.0% |
No
|
3,860 |
32.0% |
| Blanks |
2,877 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,936 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,057 |
71.0% |
No
|
4,931 |
29.0% |
| Blanks |
4,674 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,662 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to allow a woman, or someone acting on her behalf, to surrender a newborn who is seven days old or younger, and who has not been physically abused, to a worker at a hospital, a safety officer at a 24-hour...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,701 |
83.0% |
No
|
3,430 |
17.0% |
| Blanks |
3,929 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,060 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of: (1) a resolution asserting that the campaign against terrorism should not be waged at the expense of constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of Massachusetts residents; (2) legislation barring the use ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,684 |
69.9% |
No
|
5,474 |
30.1% |
| Blanks |
3,009 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,167 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional and legislative districts from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subje...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,199 |
64.6% |
No
|
6,678 |
35.4% |
| Blanks |
4,856 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,733 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the fundamental rights of both parents to the shared physical and legal custody of their children and the ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,804 |
88.3% |
No
|
1,829 |
11.7% |
| Blanks |
2,017 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,650 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,618 |
67.7% |
No
|
6,008 |
32.3% |
| Blanks |
2,081 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,707 |
See Details » |
|
| 2004 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of: (1) a resolution asserting that the campaign against terrorism should not be waged at the expense of constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of Massachusetts residents; (2) legislation barring the use ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,088 |
73.1% |
No
|
5,180 |
26.9% |
| Blanks |
2,980 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,248 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
1 |
This proposed law would provide that no income or other gain realized on or after July 1, 2003, would be subject to the state personal income tax. That tax applies to income received or gain realized by individuals and married couples, by estates of deceased persons, by certain trustees and other fi...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
885,683 |
45.3% |
No
|
1,070,668 |
54.7% |
| Blanks |
263,950 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,220,301 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
2 |
This proposed law would replace the current state law providing for transitional bilingual education in public schools with a law requiring that, with limited exceptions, all public school children must be taught English by being taught all subjects in English and being placed in English language cl...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,359,935 |
68.0% |
No
|
640,525 |
32.0% |
| Blanks |
219,841 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,220,301 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
3 |
The Legislature has placed this question on the ballot in order to determine whether the people favor or oppose taxpayer money being used to fund political campaigns for public office in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The vote on this question is advisory and does not establish a law, repeal a l...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
517,285 |
26.1% |
No
|
1,462,435 |
73.9% |
| Blanks |
240,581 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,220,301 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,899 |
58.9% |
No
|
5,505 |
41.1% |
| Blanks |
1,978 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,382 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to prohibit taxpayer-funded election campaigns?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,775 |
48.3% |
No
|
4,039 |
51.7% |
| Blanks |
3,671 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,485 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would (1) inform citizens, in layperson's terms, of how their tax dollars are being spent, by providing a complete list of revenues and expenditures, including money spent on overtime, vehicle purcha...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,749 |
80.9% |
No
|
2,308 |
19.1% |
| Blanks |
2,008 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,065 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,293 |
59.5% |
No
|
5,635 |
40.5% |
| Blanks |
2,857 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,785 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring the police to hold a person under 18 who is cited for possession until th...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,658 |
58.8% |
No
|
6,762 |
41.2% |
| Blanks |
1,546 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,966 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,611 |
57.7% |
No
|
5,576 |
42.3% |
| Blanks |
3,544 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,731 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,238 |
59.1% |
No
|
5,000 |
40.9% |
| Blanks |
3,293 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,531 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,559 |
56.8% |
No
|
4,988 |
43.2% |
| Blanks |
2,735 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,282 |
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|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,584 |
64.8% |
No
|
5,202 |
35.2% |
| Blanks |
3,289 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,075 |
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|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,693 |
60.3% |
No
|
5,712 |
39.7% |
| Blanks |
2,898 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,303 |
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|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,613 |
57.6% |
No
|
4,129 |
42.4% |
| Blanks |
2,429 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,171 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow licensed farmers in Massachusetts to grow cannabis hemp (a crop containing 1% or less THC, the active ingredient in marijuana) for legitimate agricultural and industrial purposes?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,965 |
52.2% |
No
|
5,471 |
47.8% |
| Blanks |
1,106 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,542 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,140 |
59.8% |
No
|
5,469 |
40.2% |
| Blanks |
2,544 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,153 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring the police to hold a person under 18 who is cited for possession until th...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,397 |
59.6% |
No
|
5,681 |
40.4% |
| Blanks |
1,379 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,457 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,506 |
68.1% |
No
|
4,446 |
31.9% |
| Blanks |
3,157 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,109 |
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|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,986 |
61.5% |
No
|
4,373 |
38.5% |
| Blanks |
4,092 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,451 |
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|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation or a constitutional amendment to establish instant runoff voting (a voting system that allows voters, in contests with 3 or more candidates, to rank the candidates in order of preference so as to ensure t...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,966 |
71.2% |
No
|
2,415 |
28.8% |
| Blanks |
2,008 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,284 |
63.0% |
No
|
4,275 |
37.0% |
| Blanks |
3,936 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,495 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,211 |
65.9% |
No
|
5,282 |
34.1% |
| Blanks |
3,151 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,644 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,546 |
68.5% |
No
|
4,848 |
31.5% |
| Blanks |
2,562 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,956 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
26th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,653 |
56.9% |
No
|
3,529 |
43.1% |
| Blanks |
2,587 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,769 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,577 |
61.2% |
No
|
4,809 |
38.8% |
| Blanks |
3,195 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,581 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
32nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,266 |
58.7% |
No
|
6,513 |
41.3% |
| Blanks |
3,193 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,972 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
36th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,854 |
55.1% |
No
|
5,589 |
44.9% |
| Blanks |
2,056 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,499 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,425 |
58.9% |
No
|
5,173 |
41.1% |
| Blanks |
2,016 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,614 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,817 |
59.9% |
No
|
4,559 |
40.1% |
| Blanks |
1,762 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,138 |
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|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would (1) inform citizens, in layperson's terms, of how their tax dollars are being spent, by providing a complete list of revenues and expenditures, including money spent on overtime, vehicle purcha...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,193 |
83.9% |
No
|
2,140 |
16.1% |
| Blanks |
1,731 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,064 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,139 |
59.7% |
No
|
6,180 |
40.3% |
| Blanks |
3,595 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,914 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,538 |
61.3% |
No
|
5,388 |
38.7% |
| Blanks |
2,395 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,321 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the Congress and the President of the United States to immediately withdraw all U.S. troops from Columbia, to stop all gifts of money and weapons to the Columbian army, and to use all moneta...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,157 |
59.9% |
No
|
4,130 |
40.1% |
| Blanks |
3,076 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,363 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,751 |
54.2% |
No
|
5,701 |
45.8% |
| Blanks |
2,317 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,769 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,467 |
59.9% |
No
|
6,339 |
40.1% |
| Blanks |
1,897 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,703 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,796 |
58.7% |
No
|
6,176 |
41.3% |
| Blanks |
1,909 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,881 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,227 |
59.2% |
No
|
2,914 |
40.8% |
| Blanks |
2,458 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,599 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,642 |
60.8% |
No
|
3,637 |
39.2% |
| Blanks |
3,351 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,630 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,846 |
68.7% |
No
|
1,749 |
31.3% |
| Blanks |
2,037 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,632 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,202 |
66.6% |
No
|
2,109 |
33.4% |
| Blanks |
2,473 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,784 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,647 |
58.2% |
No
|
4,783 |
41.8% |
| Blanks |
1,534 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,964 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,409 |
58.6% |
No
|
5,230 |
41.4% |
| Blanks |
1,549 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,188 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,298 |
58.8% |
No
|
4,420 |
41.2% |
| Blanks |
1,762 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,480 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Acton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to fund the Public Safety Building Project as described in Article 1 of the October 15, 2002, Special Town Meeting Warrant, including ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,750 |
59.6% |
No
|
3,216 |
40.4% |
| Blanks |
983 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,949 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Ashland be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued to design, construct and equip a new school facility on the former Kadra property off East Union Street and to construct additions to, renova...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,727 |
59.9% |
No
|
2,500 |
40.1% |
| Blanks |
198 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,425 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), established a dedicated funding source to acquire, create, and preserve open space, historic resources, land for recreational use, and community housing, and to rehabilitate and...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,192 |
56.6% |
No
|
915 |
43.4% |
| Blanks |
177 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,284 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Berkley be allowed to assess an additional $750,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding operating budgets of the following departments: School Department $200,000.00; Town Health and Liability Insurance $330,000.000; Highway Department Person...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
732 |
37.2% |
No
|
1,237 |
62.8% |
| Blanks |
89 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,058 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Chelmsford be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design and construct Phase 1 of the Chelmsford Secondary Schools Building Project?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,918 |
48.4% |
No
|
7,361 |
51.6% |
| Blanks |
711 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,990 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, was accepted by the Town of Duxbury at its 2001 Annual Town Meeting and approved by the voters at the Annual Town Election on March 24, 2001. The original acceptance did not include an...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,162 |
67.8% |
No
|
1,975 |
32.2% |
| Blanks |
1,012 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,149 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public drinking water...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,527 |
45.9% |
No
|
1,798 |
54.1% |
| Blanks |
279 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,604 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Holbrook be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to acquire for public safety purposes including without limiting the foregoing for the Police and Fire departments a certain...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,064 |
50.7% |
No
|
2,008 |
49.3% |
| Blanks |
282 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,354 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire land or interests in land for the construction of public school building and/or for other municipal purposes including ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,324 |
59.3% |
No
|
2,278 |
40.7% |
| Blanks |
418 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,020 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Pursuant to a special act of the General Court, Chapter 315 of the Acts of 2002, the Town was authorized to place the above question on the State Election ballot. The special act, if accepted, will establish a consolidated Department of Finance and Budget in the Town to be overseen by a Director of ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,519 |
75.3% |
No
|
498 |
24.7% |
| Blanks |
392 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,409 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Leverett be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to construct, equip and furnish a town library and for other incidental expenses related to this project?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
608 |
70.9% |
No
|
250 |
29.1% |
| Blanks |
94 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
952 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources, to acquire, create and preserve open space, land for recreational use, and commun...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,679 |
61.9% |
No
|
1,035 |
38.1% |
| Blanks |
171 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,885 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to: (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public drink...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,431 |
38.8% |
No
|
2,260 |
61.2% |
| Blanks |
420 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,111 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and for...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,216 |
44.8% |
No
|
5,186 |
55.2% |
| Blanks |
715 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,117 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (Act), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public drinking...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,101 |
58.5% |
No
|
781 |
41.5% |
| Blanks |
241 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,123 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, rehabilitate and preserve open space, historic resources, land for recreational use, low and moderate income housing as acquired or cr...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,799 |
46.0% |
No
|
3,284 |
54.0% |
| Blanks |
581 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,664 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Needham be allowed to assess an additional $6,970,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and the Public Schools and funding infrastructure maintenance programs for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,579 |
33.3% |
No
|
9,186 |
66.7% |
| Blanks |
769 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,534 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of North Reading be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to finance constructing an addition to and/or remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the Middle...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,739 |
43.3% |
No
|
3,582 |
56.7% |
| Blanks |
207 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,528 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Palmer be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to finance the constructing, equipping and furnishing a new police station?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,738 |
44.3% |
No
|
2,182 |
55.7% |
| Blanks |
231 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,151 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Reading be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund road improvements including constructing, and doing major repairs to roads within the Town of Reading, including the costs o...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,612 |
46.4% |
No
|
5,334 |
53.6% |
| Blanks |
986 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,932 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Saugus be allowed to assess an additional $780,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of paying the operational expenses required to man the West Side Fire Station for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and three?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,814 |
48.1% |
No
|
5,184 |
51.9% |
| Blanks |
539 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,537 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and town to: (1) acquire and preserve open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,503 |
51.9% |
No
|
1,392 |
48.1% |
| Blanks |
252 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,147 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Tewksbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct sidewalks on various streets in town, including all costs incidental and related thereto?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,894 |
47.6% |
No
|
5,392 |
52.4% |
| Blanks |
931 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,217 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, allow communities to establish a dedicated funding source, and thereby be eligible for state matching funds, with which to acquire and preserve open space, historic resources, land for ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,569 |
68.7% |
No
|
3,449 |
31.3% |
| Blanks |
926 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,944 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Presently the charter provides that on the fourth Tuesday preceding every regular city election a preliminary election shall be held for the purpose of nominating candidates for the city's regular election which is held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November in each odd-numbered...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,272 |
82.0% |
No
|
1,811 |
18.0% |
| Blanks |
1,640 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,723 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the City of Easthampton be allowed to assess an additional $40,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding school busing to students in grades K-4 who live more than .5 miles from school, students in grades 5 and 6 who live more than 1 mile from school and st...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,701 |
44.9% |
No
|
3,316 |
55.1% |
| Blanks |
366 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,383 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
A YES VOTE on this question will result in acceptance of the Act and the term of office for the mayor of the city of Everett will be changed from two to four years. This change will only apply to the office of mayor. The provisions of Section 5 of the City Charter would change to reflect the 4-year ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,695 |
44.2% |
No
|
4,673 |
55.8% |
| Blanks |
2,303 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,671 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall casino gambling be permitted in the city of Holyoke?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,958 |
58.6% |
No
|
4,203 |
41.4% |
| Blanks |
1,044 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,205 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and forests from future dev...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,827 |
50.8% |
No
|
3,705 |
49.2% |
| Blanks |
810 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,342 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Chapter 448 of the Massachusetts General Laws, also known as the ComÂmunity Preservation Act ("the Act"), allows communities to establish a dedÂicated source of funds for the acquisition, preservation and creation of open space and of land for recreational uses, for the acquisition and preserv...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,965 |
50.2% |
No
|
5,919 |
49.8% |
| Blanks |
1,524 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,408 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,475 |
60.0% |
No
|
2,978 |
40.0% |
| Blanks |
4,157 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,610 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas M. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House of Representatives?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,936 |
60.6% |
No
|
3,208 |
39.4% |
| Blanks |
3,903 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,047 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,944 |
52.3% |
No
|
3,596 |
47.7% |
| Blanks |
4,255 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,795 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,923 |
55.8% |
No
|
3,907 |
44.2% |
| Blanks |
3,918 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,748 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,734 |
60.0% |
No
|
5,164 |
40.0% |
| Blanks |
4,653 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,551 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,672 |
58.3% |
No
|
2,627 |
41.7% |
| Blanks |
3,314 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,613 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,336 |
52.5% |
No
|
3,920 |
47.5% |
| Blanks |
4,338 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,594 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, (1) the court shall presume that both parents have an inalienable right to share temporary and permanent legal as well as...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,229 |
61.2% |
No
|
4,591 |
38.8% |
| Blanks |
2,245 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,065 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring the police to hold a person under 18 who is cited for possession until th...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,223 |
61.3% |
No
|
5,811 |
38.7% |
| Blanks |
1,751 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,785 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation or a constitutional amendment to establish instant runoff voting (a voting system that allows voters, in contests with 3 or more candidates, to rank the candidates in order of preference so as to ensure t...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,590 |
68.1% |
No
|
4,487 |
31.9% |
| Blanks |
3,032 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,109 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
26th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,075 |
69.2% |
No
|
2,701 |
30.8% |
| Blanks |
1,993 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,769 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,955 |
62.7% |
No
|
5,931 |
37.3% |
| Blanks |
3,028 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,914 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients with certain diseases, who have a written doctor's recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal use, until such time that the federal government pu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,717 |
61.5% |
No
|
4,197 |
38.5% |
| Blanks |
1,566 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,480 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space, for the acquisition and preservation of historic resources, for the acquisition, creat...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,656 |
55.0% |
No
|
3,813 |
45.0% |
| Blanks |
480 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,949 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Ashland be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued to design, renovate, repair and equip the present town hall?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,257 |
53.4% |
No
|
2,837 |
46.6% |
| Blanks |
331 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,425 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Needham be allowed to assess an additional $5,656,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and the Public Schools and funding infrastructure maintenance programs for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,182 |
37.8% |
No
|
8,544 |
62.2% |
| Blanks |
808 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,534 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the Town of North Reading be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to finance constructing an addition to and/or remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the High S...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,504 |
39.4% |
No
|
3,849 |
60.6% |
| Blanks |
175 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,528 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Saugus be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire land and construct the West Side Fire Station? See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,962 |
50.4% |
No
|
4,875 |
49.6% |
| Blanks |
700 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,537 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Tisbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay additional costs of wastewater treatment system improvements in and for the Town, including the payment of all costs inciden...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
809 |
58.4% |
No
|
576 |
41.6% |
| Blanks |
215 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,600 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall this City approve the charter amendment proposed by the Municipal Council, summarized below?
Presently candidates for municipal offices are permitted to take out and file nomination papers for multiple offices. This amendment to the charter permits the continuation of such pra...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,331 |
81.8% |
No
|
1,849 |
18.2% |
| Blanks |
1,543 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,723 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,646 |
69.9% |
No
|
2,436 |
30.1% |
| Blanks |
3,528 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,610 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,429 |
72.6% |
No
|
2,423 |
27.4% |
| Blanks |
3,195 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,047 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Needham be allowed to assess an additional $4,650,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and the Public Schools and funding infrastructure maintenance programs for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,568 |
47.3% |
No
|
7,330 |
52.7% |
| Blanks |
636 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,534 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Saugus be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire a new Ladder Truck for the Saugus Fire Department?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,751 |
58.3% |
No
|
4,113 |
41.7% |
| Blanks |
673 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,537 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
6 |
Shall the city of Attleboro accept section 2D of chapter 59 of the General Laws which provides for taxing certain improved real property based on its value at the time an occupancy permit is issued?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,180 |
50.9% |
No
|
5,000 |
49.1% |
| Blanks |
1,543 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,723 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,744 |
71.6% |
No
|
2,277 |
28.4% |
| Blanks |
3,589 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,610 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections Law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,695 |
75.8% |
No
|
2,143 |
24.2% |
| Blanks |
3,209 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,047 |
See Details » |
|
| 2002 |
4 |
Shall the member of the Steamship Authority from Martha's Vineyard be appointed by a special committee comprised of 1 selectman from each of the 6 towns of Martha's Vineyard appointed by the selectmen of each respective town and 1 county commissioner appointed by the county of Dukes County Commissio...See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,804 |
43.0% |
No
|
3,721 |
57.0% |
| Blanks |
547 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,072 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
1 |
The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature to enact a law that agricultural and horticultural lands shall be valued, for taxation purposes, according to their agricultural or horticultural uses. No parcel of land less than five acres which has not been actively devoted to such uses for t...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,440,093 |
72.9% |
No
|
534,143 |
27.1% |
| Blanks |
529,258 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,503,494 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
2 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 143 votes in the affirmative and 113 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 1...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,664,998 |
80.6% |
No
|
399,624 |
19.4% |
| Blanks |
438,872 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,503,494 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
3 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 258 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 12,...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,562,886 |
78.6% |
No
|
426,510 |
21.4% |
| Blanks |
514,098 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,503,494 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
4 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 264 votes in the affirmative and 1 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 12,...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,407,690 |
67.9% |
No
|
666,276 |
32.1% |
| Blanks |
429,528 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,503,494 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
5 |
The proposed amendment would annul Article 49 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution and substitute a new amendment which declares that the people have the right to clean air and water, freedom from excessive and unnecessary noise, and the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic qualities o...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,634,674 |
82.0% |
No
|
359,864 |
18.0% |
| Blanks |
508,956 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,503,494 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
6 |
The proposed amendment would authorize but not require, the Legislature to modify the Massachusetts income tax laws by the use of graduated rates instead of the present flat or uniform rates. The Legislature could do this in any one of three ways:1. Apply a uniform rate or percentage to an individua...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
712,030 |
32.8% |
No
|
1,455,639 |
67.2% |
| Blanks |
335,825 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,503,494 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
7 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 198 votes in the affirmative and 63 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 12...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,608,282 |
76.2% |
No
|
502,743 |
23.8% |
| Blanks |
392,469 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,503,494 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
8 |
Do you approve of an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-two, entitled "An Act lowering to eighteen years the age requirement of a person licensed to sell or allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages"?See Details » |
Referendum (Repeal) |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,067,458 |
50.9% |
No
|
1,027,914 |
49.1% |
| Blanks |
408,122 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,503,494 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
9 |
Shall the voluntary recitation of prayer be authorized in the public schools of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,766,980 |
82.2% |
No
|
383,496 |
17.8% |
| Blanks |
353,018 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,503,494 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (A) |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, mall beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,849 |
61.4% |
No
|
9,354 |
38.6% |
| Blanks |
2,109 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,312 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (B) |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,453 |
64.1% |
No
|
8,662 |
35.9% |
| Blanks |
3,269 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
27,384 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (C) |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,891 |
75.6% |
No
|
4,156 |
24.4% |
| Blanks |
1,243 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,290 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (D) |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale of all alcoholic beverages by hotels having a dining room capacity of not less than ninety-nine persons and lodging capacity of not less than fifty rooms?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
92,276 |
61.8% |
No
|
57,140 |
38.2% |
| Blanks |
16,966 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
166,372 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (E) |
Shall licenses be granted in the following towns for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
61,100 |
67.9% |
No
|
28,866 |
32.1% |
| Blanks |
13,450 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
102,829 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (E) |
Shall licenses be granted, in this city (or town) for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,404 |
67.2% |
No
|
6,049 |
32.8% |
| Blanks |
3,689 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,142 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (E) |
Shall an annual, nontransferable club license be granted in the town of Bolton for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by The International Golf Club Inc. to its members and to guests introduced by such members and to no others?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
701 |
71.4% |
No
|
281 |
28.6% |
| Blanks |
61 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,043 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (E) |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Milton for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises of apartment houses having a dining room capacity of not less than ninety-nine persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,480 |
65.1% |
No
|
5,089 |
34.9% |
| Blanks |
888 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,457 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (E) |
Shall the town of Reading grant licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises to legally chartered clubs within the boundaries of said town?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,976 |
67.0% |
No
|
3,432 |
33.0% |
| Blanks |
777 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,185 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (F) |
Shall a restaurant license be granted in the town of Bolton for the sale of all alcoholic beverages?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
701 |
71.4% |
No
|
281 |
28.6% |
| Blanks |
61 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,043 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (F) |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,816 |
66.2% |
No
|
5,521 |
33.8% |
| Blanks |
3,220 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,557 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (F) |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Lexington for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by restaurants having a dining room capacity of not less than ninety-nine persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,692 |
71.9% |
No
|
3,793 |
28.1% |
| Blanks |
2,754 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,239 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 (F) |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Milton for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises by members and guests of war veterans' organizations located within the boundaries of the Town?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,441 |
52.0% |
No
|
6,856 |
48.0% |
| Blanks |
1,160 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,457 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the city (town) accept the provisions of an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-two, providing for the establishment of a regional vocational school district by the cities of Beverly, Gloucester, Salem and Peabody and the towns of Boxford, Danvers, Essex, H...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
80,776 |
74.1% |
No
|
28,302 |
25.9% |
| Blanks |
19,451 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
128,529 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the city of Pittsfield accept the provisions of an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and sixty-nine, as amended by Chapter 892 of the Acts of 1970 and Chapter 599 of the Acts of 1971, providing for the establishment of a regional school district by the city of Pittsf...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,181 |
44.4% |
No
|
10,258 |
55.6% |
| Blanks |
7,157 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,596 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve a resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States in opposition to federal land use controls as proposed in the 'Nantucket Sound Islands Trust' bill?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Dukes |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,469 |
61.1% |
No
|
1,570 |
38.9% |
| Blanks |
386 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,425 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
38,974 |
78.0% |
No
|
11,008 |
22.0% |
| Blanks |
10,293 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
60,275 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
26,578 |
79.1% |
No
|
7,007 |
20.9% |
| Blanks |
5,628 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
39,213 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,674 |
73.3% |
No
|
2,072 |
26.7% |
| Blanks |
1,720 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,466 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,535 |
76.5% |
No
|
2,625 |
23.5% |
| Blanks |
2,093 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,253 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,856 |
75.4% |
No
|
3,539 |
24.6% |
| Blanks |
3,908 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,303 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,890 |
73.5% |
No
|
5,018 |
26.5% |
| Blanks |
5,771 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,679 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,642 |
76.6% |
No
|
2,331 |
23.4% |
| Blanks |
1,814 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,787 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,945 |
74.6% |
No
|
2,367 |
25.4% |
| Blanks |
2,120 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,432 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,269 |
71.8% |
No
|
2,465 |
28.2% |
| Blanks |
2,564 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,298 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,454 |
76.1% |
No
|
2,650 |
23.9% |
| Blanks |
1,750 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,854 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,004 |
77.6% |
No
|
3,752 |
22.4% |
| Blanks |
4,654 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,410 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,132 |
79.2% |
No
|
1,873 |
20.8% |
| Blanks |
1,871 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,876 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
16th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,467 |
78.7% |
No
|
1,751 |
21.3% |
| Blanks |
2,064 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,282 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,891 |
79.2% |
No
|
1,814 |
20.8% |
| Blanks |
1,862 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,567 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,087 |
77.1% |
No
|
1,803 |
22.9% |
| Blanks |
1,836 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,726 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote approve the passage of constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representative from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,755 |
71.5% |
No
|
3,085 |
28.5% |
| Blanks |
3,015 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,855 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 21fi members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,822 |
66.1% |
No
|
7,590 |
33.9% |
| Blanks |
3,986 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,398 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,047 |
72.2% |
No
|
6,570 |
27.8% |
| Blanks |
4,483 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
28,100 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,984 |
74.5% |
No
|
4,441 |
25.5% |
| Blanks |
3,159 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,584 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,814 |
73.9% |
No
|
4,883 |
26.1% |
| Blanks |
4,871 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,568 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,169 |
78.2% |
No
|
3,122 |
21.8% |
| Blanks |
2,933 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,224 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,582 |
82.7% |
No
|
1,999 |
17.3% |
| Blanks |
1,453 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,034 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,391 |
83.9% |
No
|
1,615 |
16.1% |
| Blanks |
1,426 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,432 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,399 |
80.3% |
No
|
2,064 |
19.7% |
| Blanks |
2,610 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,073 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,036 |
79.0% |
No
|
3,720 |
21.0% |
| Blanks |
4,874 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,630 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,196 |
76.5% |
No
|
1,292 |
23.5% |
| Blanks |
2,373 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,861 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,834 |
79.8% |
No
|
3,254 |
20.2% |
| Blanks |
3,993 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,081 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,266 |
77.8% |
No
|
5,499 |
22.2% |
| Blanks |
4,903 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
29,668 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
16th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,015 |
78.1% |
No
|
1,964 |
21.9% |
| Blanks |
2,271 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,250 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,037 |
78.1% |
No
|
3,099 |
21.9% |
| Blanks |
3,938 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,074 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
11 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
20th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,192 |
81.2% |
No
|
2,131 |
18.8% |
| Blanks |
1,582 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,905 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
11 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,237 |
76.3% |
No
|
2,866 |
23.7% |
| Blanks |
1,408 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,511 |
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|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
35th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,368 |
75.1% |
No
|
2,112 |
24.9% |
| Blanks |
1,290 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,770 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
36th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,138 |
77.8% |
No
|
2,323 |
22.2% |
| Blanks |
1,865 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,326 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
37th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,894 |
76.0% |
No
|
2,491 |
24.0% |
| Blanks |
2,012 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,397 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
11 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
39th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,636 |
80.2% |
No
|
4,106 |
19.8% |
| Blanks |
2,603 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,345 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
40th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,937 |
79.7% |
No
|
3,294 |
20.3% |
| Blanks |
3,816 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,047 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
41st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,224 |
81.1% |
No
|
2,385 |
18.9% |
| Blanks |
1,497 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,106 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,445 |
76.6% |
No
|
1,661 |
23.4% |
| Blanks |
1,715 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,821 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,214 |
80.0% |
No
|
4,047 |
20.0% |
| Blanks |
3,164 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,425 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,476 |
77.8% |
No
|
4,982 |
22.2% |
| Blanks |
2,885 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,343 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
11 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,895 |
79.0% |
No
|
4,232 |
21.0% |
| Blanks |
2,376 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,503 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,042 |
77.3% |
No
|
3,836 |
22.7% |
| Blanks |
3,286 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,164 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,621 |
79.8% |
No
|
4,206 |
20.2% |
| Blanks |
2,743 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,570 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,242 |
76.1% |
No
|
4,779 |
23.9% |
| Blanks |
3,113 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,134 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,898 |
79.2% |
No
|
2,592 |
20.8% |
| Blanks |
1,488 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,978 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,360 |
78.4% |
No
|
2,310 |
21.6% |
| Blanks |
2,370 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,040 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,725 |
74.7% |
No
|
2,954 |
25.3% |
| Blanks |
2,036 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,715 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,411 |
80.2% |
No
|
2,819 |
19.8% |
| Blanks |
1,667 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,897 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,485 |
68.8% |
No
|
2,942 |
31.2% |
| Blanks |
7,452 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,879 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,902 |
71.7% |
No
|
4,309 |
28.3% |
| Blanks |
10,786 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,997 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,951 |
74.1% |
No
|
3,824 |
25.9% |
| Blanks |
7,515 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,290 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,917 |
70.1% |
No
|
5,071 |
29.9% |
| Blanks |
9,669 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,657 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,435 |
76.9% |
No
|
3,431 |
23.1% |
| Blanks |
3,112 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,978 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,313 |
76.1% |
No
|
3,864 |
23.9% |
| Blanks |
3,583 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,760 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,654 |
77.2% |
No
|
4,027 |
22.8% |
| Blanks |
3,918 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,599 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,163 |
80.3% |
No
|
2,241 |
19.7% |
| Blanks |
1,645 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,049 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
|
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
21st Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,838 |
76.2% |
No
|
3,380 |
23.8% |
| Blanks |
3,179 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,397 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,834 |
81.1% |
No
|
1,831 |
18.9% |
| Blanks |
1,139 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,804 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
11 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to support city-owned cable television?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,260 |
28.6% |
No
|
8,127 |
71.4% |
| Blanks |
2,468 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,855 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
12 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of such bills as provide far increasing state taxes so as to lower property taxes?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,856 |
43.9% |
No
|
6,215 |
56.1% |
| Blanks |
2,784 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,855 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
12 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill which would require all members of the State Senate and House of Representatives to file with the Secretary of State a report of their financial assets and sources of income?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,979 |
88.6% |
No
|
1,663 |
11.4% |
| Blanks |
1,255 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,897 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,983 |
32.6% |
No
|
6,175 |
67.4% |
| Blanks |
1,304 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,462 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,148 |
33.9% |
No
|
6,134 |
66.1% |
| Blanks |
1,248 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,530 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,336 |
38.3% |
No
|
5,377 |
61.7% |
| Blanks |
1,293 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,006 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of tht abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,537 |
53.0% |
No
|
12,006 |
47.0% |
| Blanks |
2,766 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
28,309 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
11 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,644 |
47.0% |
No
|
7,479 |
53.0% |
| Blanks |
1,672 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,795 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,524 |
62.8% |
No
|
4,460 |
37.2% |
| Blanks |
2,117 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,101 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,620 |
72.8% |
No
|
2,853 |
27.2% |
| Blanks |
1,190 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,663 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,419 |
55.8% |
No
|
8,269 |
44.2% |
| Blanks |
1,896 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,584 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,224 |
70.5% |
No
|
6,793 |
29.5% |
| Blanks |
3,323 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,340 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
38th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,346 |
65.9% |
No
|
4,328 |
34.1% |
| Blanks |
651 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,325 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
39th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,416 |
56.9% |
No
|
9,411 |
43.1% |
| Blanks |
1,518 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,345 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
11 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
40th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,587 |
55.4% |
No
|
7,731 |
44.6% |
| Blanks |
2,729 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,047 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,328 |
61.7% |
No
|
4,540 |
38.3% |
| Blanks |
553 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,421 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,632 |
60.6% |
No
|
1,714 |
39.4% |
| Blanks |
6,093 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,439 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
11 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to approve the passage of an anti-abortion amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth which would guarantee the right to life, from the moment of conception, to every human being?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,698 |
45.2% |
No
|
8,123 |
54.8% |
| Blanks |
1,076 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,897 |
See Details » |
|
| 1972 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote for repeal of the abortion laws of the Commonwealth and replacement with a law which would permit abortions on demand up to the seventh month of pregnancy?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
22nd Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,097 |
42.9% |
No
|
4,122 |
57.1% |
| Blanks |
1,287 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,506 |
See Details » |
|
| 1974 |
1 |
The proposed constitutional amendment, if approved, would replace the present Article 52 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth and would empower the General Court, bv concurrent vote of the two houses, to take a recess or recesses amounting to not more than thiry days....See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
952,007 |
66.9% |
No
|
471,087 |
33.1% |
| Blanks |
473,327 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,896,421 |
See Details » |
|
| 1974 |
2 |
The proposed constitutional amendment, if approved, would provide for a census in the year 1975 and every tenth year thereafter of the inhabitants of each citv and town as a basis for determining the representative, senatorial and councillor districts for the ten year period beginning with the first...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,128,315 |
78.9% |
No
|
302,008 |
21.1% |
| Blanks |
466,098 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,896,421 |
See Details » |
|
| 1974 |
3 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would repeal section 2 of Article 46 of the Articles of Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth (the "anti-aid amendment ", so-called), and replace it with a new section 2, for the purpose of allowing grants in aid to private higher educational instit...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
829,465 |
58.8% |
No
|
580,298 |
41.2% |
| Blanks |
486,658 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,896,421 |
See Details » |
|
| 1974 |
4 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held May 17, 1972, received 131 votes in the affirmative and 121 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 8,...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
824,077 |
58.4% |
No
|
586,558 |
41.6% |
| Blanks |
485,786 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,896,421 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
1 |
The proposed amendment would provide that equality under the law may not be denied or abridged on the basis of sex, race, color, creed or national origin. This amendment adds one sentence to Article I of Part the First of the Constitution which now contains a general statement of individual rights, ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,445,066 |
60.4% |
No
|
945,789 |
39.6% |
| Blanks |
203,407 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,594,262 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
2 |
The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature to substitute for the present system of flat or uniform personal income tax rates a system of rates graduated according to the total amount of income received. The Legislature would also be authorized to provide for reasonable exemptions, deduct...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
645,483 |
26.5% |
No
|
1,787,302 |
73.5% |
| Blanks |
211,477 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,594,262 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
3 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in joint sessions of the House of Representatives and Senate on August 15, 1973, by a vote of 259-0, and on May 12, 1976, by a vote of 262-1?See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,274,302 |
54.9% |
No
|
1,047,929 |
45.1% |
| Blanks |
252,031 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,594,262 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
4 |
SECTION 1 of the act inserts a new chapter 164B into the General Laws and establishes a Massachusetts Power Authority, a body corporate and politic with seven members appointed by the Governor to staggered six year terms. The Authority is to establish and operate a bulk power supply system to supply...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
346,727 |
14.9% |
No
|
1,983,318 |
85.1% |
| Blanks |
264,217 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,594,262 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
5 |
The proposed legislation would prohibit the possession, ownership, or sale of any weapon from which a shot or bullet can be discharged and which has a barrel length of less than sixteen inches. The prohibition would not apply to military personnel, law enforcement officers, federally licensed handgu...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
743,014 |
30.8% |
No
|
1,669,945 |
69.2% |
| Blanks |
181,303 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,594,262 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
6 |
The proposed act would require every beverage container sold or offered for sale in the Commonwealth to have a refund value of at least five (5) cents, and would prohibit the sale of metal beverage containers with flip-tops. It would apply to containers for beer and other malt beverages and to soft ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,207,162 |
49.6% |
No
|
1,228,185 |
50.4% |
| Blanks |
158,915 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,594,262 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
7 |
The proposed act would impose a general requirement that every electric utility company charge a uniform rate per kilowatt hour of electricity. The proposed act would except from this general rule rates charged to other electric utility companies and to residential customers who heat their principle...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
608,691 |
25.3% |
No
|
1,793,022 |
74.7% |
| Blanks |
192,549 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,594,262 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
8 |
The Legislature has placed this question on the ballot in order to determine whether the people favor or oppose the construction of an oil refinery and deep water port in Massachusetts. The vote on this question is not binding on the Legislature. The question deals with the general advisability of s...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,513,165 |
65.3% |
No
|
803,322 |
34.7% |
| Blanks |
277,775 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,594,262 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
9 |
The Legislature has placed this question on the ballot in order to determine whether the people favor or oppose the Sunday opening of certain retail stores, including package liquor stores. As the law now stands, most retail and all package liquor stores must be closed on Sundays. The vote on this q...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,299,144 |
54.6% |
No
|
1,079,045 |
45.4% |
| Blanks |
216,073 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,594,262 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10 |
Should areas within the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District be allowed to be exempted from said District if it is determined that such areas lack historical significance?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
28,109 |
62.4% |
No
|
16,972 |
37.6% |
| Blanks |
7,618 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
52,699 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to support and vote in favor of legislation, including any necessary constitutional amendments, abolishing the county level of government?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,838 |
49.3% |
No
|
12,156 |
50.7% |
| Blanks |
5,410 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
29,404 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
|
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of legislation allowing a city (or town) to construct a solid waste facility larger than is necessary for serving the inhabitants of said city (or town) without a prior favorable vote by a majority of the voters...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,361 |
35.2% |
No
|
6,193 |
64.8% |
| Blanks |
1,446 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,000 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
|
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of legislation allowing a city (or town) to construct a solid waste facility larger than is necessary for serving the inhabitants of said city (or town) without a prior favorable vote by a majority of the voters...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
16th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,546 |
35.9% |
No
|
6,318 |
64.1% |
| Blanks |
1,507 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,371 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
|
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill increasing the state tax on cigarettes sold in Massachusetts by one cent per package, said tax money to be used to eliminate childhood lead paint poisoning in the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
53rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,801 |
57.2% |
No
|
5,098 |
42.8% |
| Blanks |
982 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,881 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
|
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to support and ratify an amendment to the United States Constitution permitting the states to prohibit abortions and to affirm the right to life to the unborn?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,675 |
40.3% |
No
|
5,436 |
59.7% |
| Blanks |
869 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,980 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
|
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring that the majority of the members of the Boston City Council be elected by geographic districts of equal population?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,897 |
76.8% |
No
|
875 |
23.2% |
| Blanks |
2,292 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,064 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
|
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring that the majority of the members of the Boston City Council be elected by geographic districts of equal population?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
26th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,020 |
69.5% |
No
|
1,767 |
30.5% |
| Blanks |
2,740 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,527 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
|
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring that the majority of the members of the Boston City Council be elected by geographic districts of equal population?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,982 |
67.5% |
No
|
1,916 |
32.5% |
| Blanks |
2,471 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,369 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
11 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to oppose the construction of nuclear fission power plants in the Commonwealth in general and in Montague and Plymouth in particular on the grounds that such plants are allegedly unsafe and uneconomical?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,577 |
57.3% |
No
|
6,382 |
42.7% |
| Blanks |
1,601 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,560 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
|
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-six, entitled 'An Act authorizing the town of Eastham to withdraw from the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District', be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,217 |
67.8% |
No
|
579 |
32.2% |
| Blanks |
131 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,927 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
12 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to support and vote in favor of legislation, including any necessary constitutional amendments, abolishing the county level of government?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,331 |
54.0% |
No
|
13,082 |
46.0% |
| Blanks |
7,830 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
36,243 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10 |
Shall licences be granted in the City of Medford for the sale there in of all alcoholic beverages by nationally chartered fraternal corporations, war veterans' organizations, and clubs which are not organized for commercial purposes?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,263 |
66.2% |
No
|
9,320 |
33.8% |
| Blanks |
2,006 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
29,589 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10 |
Shall licenses be granted in the City of Melrose for the sale therein of all alocoholic beverages by clubs as defined in section one of chapter one hundered and thirty-eight of the General Laws?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,036 |
55.5% |
No
|
6,435 |
44.5% |
| Blanks |
1,540 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,011 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10 |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Natick for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,013 |
71.5% |
No
|
3,989 |
28.5% |
| Blanks |
941 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,943 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10 |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Pepperell for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,909 |
69.1% |
No
|
854 |
30.9% |
| Blanks |
118 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,881 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
11A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
314 |
61.9% |
No
|
193 |
38.1% |
| Blanks |
29 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
536 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10E |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Stoneham for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,188 |
62.4% |
No
|
3,731 |
37.6% |
| Blanks |
763 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,682 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10E |
Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,597 |
51.5% |
No
|
3,382 |
48.5% |
| Blanks |
324 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,303 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10E |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
42,695 |
57.7% |
No
|
31,292 |
42.3% |
| Blanks |
6,128 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
80,115 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10E |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Winchester for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,231 |
59.4% |
No
|
4,252 |
40.6% |
| Blanks |
893 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,376 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10E |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Arlington for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,408 |
57.5% |
No
|
11,395 |
42.5% |
| Blanks |
1,409 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
28,212 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10E |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Milton for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises of apartment houses having a dining room capacity of not less than ninety-nine persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,178 |
62.9% |
No
|
5,421 |
37.1% |
| Blanks |
1,039 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,638 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10F |
Shall licenses be granted in the Town of Milton for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises by members and guests of war veterans' organizations located within the boundaries of the Town?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,367 |
65.2% |
No
|
4,997 |
34.8% |
| Blanks |
1,274 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,638 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10G |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Milton for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises to nonprofit golf clubs having a dining room capacity at the club house of not less than ninety-nine persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,675 |
66.9% |
No
|
4,783 |
33.1% |
| Blanks |
1,180 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,638 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10E |
Shall the town of Reading grant licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises to legally chartered clubs within the boundaries of said town?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,594 |
65.3% |
No
|
4,040 |
34.7% |
| Blanks |
496 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,130 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10E |
Shall an annual, nontransferable license, be granted in the town of Boxford for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by Far Corner Farm Golf Course, Inc., to its members and to guests introduced by such members and to no others?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,554 |
64.1% |
No
|
870 |
35.9% |
| Blanks |
99 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,523 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
10 |
Shall the city of Lynn institute rent control in said city at a cost to said city?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,596 |
35.9% |
No
|
20,671 |
64.1% |
| Blanks |
3,976 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
36,243 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
11B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
223 |
67.4% |
No
|
108 |
32.6% |
| Blanks |
24 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
355 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
11C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
263 |
79.5% |
No
|
68 |
20.5% |
| Blanks |
24 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
355 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
11D |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale of all alcoholic beverages by hotels having a dining room capacity of not less than ninety-nine persons and lodging capacity of not less than fifty rooms?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
180 |
56.8% |
No
|
137 |
43.2% |
| Blanks |
38 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
355 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
11E |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
178 |
55.6% |
No
|
142 |
44.4% |
| Blanks |
35 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
355 |
See Details » |
|
| 1976 |
11 |
Shall the term of office of the mayor of this city be increased from two to four years?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,889 |
33.6% |
No
|
21,480 |
66.4% |
| Blanks |
3,874 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
36,243 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
1 |
1978-1979 Ballot QuestionsThe proposed constitutional amendment would permit the legislature to establish as many as four different classes of real property for tax purposes. Property in any one class would be required to be assessed, rated and taxed proportionately but property in different classes...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,285,865 |
66.4% |
No
|
649,400 |
33.6% |
| Blanks |
108,811 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,044,076 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
2 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow a governor who had not served in the preceding year as governor to submit a proposed budget to the legislature within eight weeks of the beginning of the legislative session. A governor who had served in the preceding year would still be required to ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,223,502 |
72.7% |
No
|
460,452 |
27.3% |
| Blanks |
360,122 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,044,076 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
3 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would require the Secretary of the Commonwealth to send information about questions that will appear on the state election ballot to each person eligible to vote in the Commonwealth, or to every residence in the Commonwealth where one or more eligible voters liv...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,213,413 |
71.7% |
No
|
480,065 |
28.3% |
| Blanks |
350,598 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,044,076 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
4 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would require that in the taking of the state census, residence be determined in accordance with the standards used by the United States when taking the federal census. Under the federal standards, residence is based upon where a person spends most of his or her...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,142,050 |
69.5% |
No
|
501,077 |
30.5% |
| Blanks |
400,949 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,044,076 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
5 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow a local charter commission 18 months after its election to prepare a charter or charter revision for submission to the voters of a city or town. Presently, the constitution provides that the charter or charter revision be prepared within 10 months of...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
812,263 |
51.5% |
No
|
764,800 |
48.5% |
| Blanks |
467,013 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,044,076 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
6 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution summarized below, which was ap proved by the General Court in joint sessions of the House of Representatives and Senate on June 11, 1975, by a vote of 175â– 73, and on September 7, 1977, by a vote of 173-90?See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,199,856 |
70.1% |
No
|
512,667 |
29.9% |
| Blanks |
331,553 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,044,076 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
7 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would give the legislature the power to establish a different method of property taxation for land which is used for recreational purposes and for land preserved in its natural state. It would add these two categories to the existing constitutional provision whi...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,031,194 |
61.8% |
No
|
636,471 |
38.2% |
| Blanks |
376,411 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,044,076 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-eight, entitled 'An Act providing that the office of chief of police in the city of Northampton be exempt from the civil service law and rules', be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,677 |
42.1% |
No
|
5,055 |
57.9% |
| Blanks |
1,170 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,902 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall an Act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-eight, entitled 'An Act authorizing the town of Bellingham to expend a sum of money not to exceed four million nine hundred thousand dollars for the construction of a Middle School', be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,769 |
34.1% |
No
|
3,422 |
65.9% |
| Blanks |
183 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,374 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Lincoln for the sale therein of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,113 |
48.5% |
No
|
1,184 |
51.5% |
| Blanks |
137 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,434 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall licenses be granted in the city of Medford for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by nationally chartered fraternal corporations, war veterans organizations, and clubs which are not organized for commercial purposes?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,011 |
69.4% |
No
|
6,629 |
30.6% |
| Blanks |
2,648 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,288 |
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|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Natick for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?"See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,780 |
67.7% |
No
|
3,238 |
32.3% |
| Blanks |
1,312 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,330 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8E |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,492 |
56.8% |
No
|
5,702 |
43.2% |
| Blanks |
967 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,161 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by restaurants having a seating capacity of not less than two hundred and fifty persons without including the seating capacity of function rooms?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,796 |
52.6% |
No
|
8,841 |
47.4% |
| Blanks |
5,651 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,288 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Milton for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises to nonprofit golf clubs having a dining room capacity at the club house of not less than ninety-nine persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,307 |
67.0% |
No
|
4,087 |
33.0% |
| Blanks |
1,139 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,533 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall licenses be granted to the town of Needham for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,519 |
53.5% |
No
|
5,675 |
46.5% |
| Blanks |
1,967 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,161 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Pepperell for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,355 |
63.3% |
No
|
786 |
36.7% |
| Blanks |
145 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,286 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,610 |
56.4% |
No
|
11,284 |
43.6% |
| Blanks |
3,358 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
29,252 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the town of Wilmington grant licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises to legally chartered clubs within the boundaries of said town?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,513 |
66.8% |
No
|
1,749 |
33.2% |
| Blanks |
881 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,143 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall an annual, nontransferrable license, be granted in the town of Boxford for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by Far Corner Farm Golf Course, Inc. to its members and to guests introduced by such members and to no others?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,280 |
61.5% |
No
|
801 |
38.5% |
| Blanks |
113 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,194 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the public water supply for domestic use in this city be fluoridated?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,454 |
54.4% |
No
|
3,740 |
45.6% |
| Blanks |
1,306 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,500 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall licenses be granted in the city of Melrose for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs as defined in section one of chapter one hundred and thirty-eight of the General Laws?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,837 |
55.6% |
No
|
4,658 |
44.4% |
| Blanks |
1,894 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,603 |
55.7% |
No
|
4,457 |
44.3% |
| Blanks |
2,329 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-eight, entitled 'An Act authorizing the town of Bourne to withdraw from the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District', be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,286 |
67.4% |
No
|
1,108 |
32.6% |
| Blanks |
1,011 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,405 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-eight entitled 'An Act increasing the term of office of members of the school committee of the city of Melrose', be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,840 |
35.7% |
No
|
6,904 |
64.3% |
| Blanks |
1,645 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the city of Springfield establish the game of jai alai including wagering thereon in said city?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding)
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,405 |
47.4% |
No
|
15,956 |
52.6% |
| Blanks |
8,601 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
38,962 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-eight entitled, 'An Act combining the offices of town treasurer and town collector of the town of Wilbraham into the office of town treasurer and collector and making it an appointive office' be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,659 |
37.6% |
No
|
2,753 |
62.4% |
| Blanks |
562 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,974 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the game of jai alai, including wagering thereon, be legalized and established in the city of New Bedford?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding)
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,517 |
51.7% |
No
|
11,695 |
48.3% |
| Blanks |
6,431 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,643 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-eight entitled, 'An Act exempting the office of chief of police of the town of Stoughton from the civil service law and rules,' be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,846 |
50.9% |
No
|
3,710 |
49.1% |
| Blanks |
1,319 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,875 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
10 |
Shall the salary of the mayor of the city of Taunton be increased by three step raises over a three year period as follows: A. First year twenty-five hundred dollars retroactive to January first, nineteen hundred and seventy-eight, B, Second year twenty-five hundred dollars; C..., Third year two tho...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding)
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,640 |
50.7% |
No
|
5,483 |
49.3% |
| Blanks |
2,801 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,924 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
21,366 |
78.8% |
No
|
5,748 |
21.2% |
| Blanks |
6,669 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
33,783 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
23,406 |
77.8% |
No
|
6,661 |
22.2% |
| Blanks |
18,024 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
48,091 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Bristol and Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,296 |
70.2% |
No
|
3,521 |
29.8% |
| Blanks |
4,553 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,370 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
22,850 |
79.7% |
No
|
5,821 |
20.3% |
| Blanks |
6,808 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
35,479 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
29,251 |
81.5% |
No
|
6,659 |
18.5% |
| Blanks |
11,843 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
47,753 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Cape and Islands |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,074 |
80.9% |
No
|
727 |
19.1% |
| Blanks |
1,300 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,101 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
34,304 |
80.5% |
No
|
8,312 |
19.5% |
| Blanks |
13,800 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
56,416 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
27,445 |
78.9% |
No
|
7,344 |
21.1% |
| Blanks |
11,675 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
46,464 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
21,134 |
80.9% |
No
|
4,985 |
19.1% |
| Blanks |
9,514 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
35,633 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Franklin and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
22,773 |
67.5% |
No
|
10,954 |
32.5% |
| Blanks |
9,323 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
43,050 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampden and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
896 |
76.8% |
No
|
270 |
23.2% |
| Blanks |
184 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,350 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampden and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,353 |
74.3% |
No
|
469 |
25.7% |
| Blanks |
423 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,245 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
29,054 |
79.4% |
No
|
7,519 |
20.6% |
| Blanks |
12,376 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
48,949 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,048 |
78.4% |
No
|
3,867 |
21.6% |
| Blanks |
7,480 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,395 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,474 |
77.9% |
No
|
5,527 |
22.1% |
| Blanks |
9,834 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
34,835 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,070 |
75.2% |
No
|
6,289 |
24.8% |
| Blanks |
12,858 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
38,217 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
22,472 |
78.5% |
No
|
6,158 |
21.5% |
| Blanks |
13,348 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
41,978 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Middlesex and Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
33,758 |
79.3% |
No
|
8,816 |
20.7% |
| Blanks |
10,506 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
53,080 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
36,189 |
80.9% |
No
|
8,548 |
19.1% |
| Blanks |
13,727 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
58,464 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
27,790 |
79.0% |
No
|
7,368 |
21.0% |
| Blanks |
8,293 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
43,451 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,705 |
77.0% |
No
|
4,990 |
23.0% |
| Blanks |
6,762 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
28,457 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
22,647 |
77.6% |
No
|
6,553 |
22.4% |
| Blanks |
8,324 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
37,524 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
19,449 |
80.9% |
No
|
4,578 |
19.1% |
| Blanks |
5,083 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
29,110 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
37,117 |
81.9% |
No
|
8,193 |
18.1% |
| Blanks |
10,651 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
55,961 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Norfolk and Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,617 |
78.2% |
No
|
4,352 |
21.8% |
| Blanks |
10,233 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,202 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
26,906 |
78.8% |
No
|
7,247 |
21.2% |
| Blanks |
9,601 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
43,754 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
31,167 |
76.5% |
No
|
9,568 |
23.5% |
| Blanks |
10,191 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
50,926 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Suffolk and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
25,872 |
78.9% |
No
|
6,916 |
21.1% |
| Blanks |
13,375 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,301 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,224 |
80.0% |
No
|
2,814 |
20.0% |
| Blanks |
9,355 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,393 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
43,980 |
83.4% |
No
|
8,726 |
16.6% |
| Blanks |
18,929 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
71,635 |
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|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,174 |
77.2% |
No
|
4,176 |
22.8% |
| Blanks |
13,319 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
31,669 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Suffolk and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,287 |
75.9% |
No
|
4,548 |
24.1% |
| Blanks |
14,463 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
33,298 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
21,910 |
76.6% |
No
|
6,696 |
23.4% |
| Blanks |
7,666 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
36,272 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Worcester and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
50,813 |
82.0% |
No
|
11,117 |
18.0% |
| Blanks |
21,077 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
83,007 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Worcester and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
26,559 |
76.7% |
No
|
8,072 |
23.3% |
| Blanks |
14,293 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
48,924 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
29,417 |
73.1% |
No
|
10,846 |
26.9% |
| Blanks |
10,666 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
50,929 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Bristol and Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,803 |
79.1% |
No
|
4,440 |
20.9% |
| Blanks |
9,400 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,643 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Cape and Islands |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
34,720 |
77.9% |
No
|
9,839 |
22.1% |
| Blanks |
12,697 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
57,256 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,167 |
80.2% |
No
|
2,258 |
19.8% |
| Blanks |
5,241 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,666 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,955 |
80.5% |
No
|
1,198 |
19.5% |
| Blanks |
2,332 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,485 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,504 |
80.9% |
No
|
3,414 |
19.1% |
| Blanks |
5,574 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,492 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Franklin and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,986 |
77.1% |
No
|
1,777 |
22.9% |
| Blanks |
2,139 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,902 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampden and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
26,014 |
77.3% |
No
|
7,649 |
22.7% |
| Blanks |
12,416 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
46,079 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampden and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,322 |
75.7% |
No
|
5,226 |
24.3% |
| Blanks |
6,334 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
27,882 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,570 |
80.1% |
No
|
390 |
19.9% |
| Blanks |
326 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,286 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,983 |
83.7% |
No
|
2,918 |
16.3% |
| Blanks |
6,387 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,288 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,683 |
84.5% |
No
|
1,044 |
15.5% |
| Blanks |
1,554 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,281 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
20,201 |
79.7% |
No
|
5,160 |
20.3% |
| Blanks |
6,573 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
31,934 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,835 |
77.7% |
No
|
2,249 |
22.3% |
| Blanks |
4,859 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,943 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,976 |
82.1% |
No
|
3,041 |
17.9% |
| Blanks |
4,629 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,646 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,816 |
77.0% |
No
|
3,521 |
23.0% |
| Blanks |
6,327 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,664 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,132 |
82.1% |
No
|
1,987 |
17.9% |
| Blanks |
3,042 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,161 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Norfolk and Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,296 |
80.0% |
No
|
3,570 |
20.0% |
| Blanks |
4,795 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,661 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Suffolk and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,469 |
80.1% |
No
|
1,113 |
19.9% |
| Blanks |
4,062 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,644 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,292 |
83.4% |
No
|
2,852 |
16.6% |
| Blanks |
4,498 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,642 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,586 |
76.0% |
No
|
2,704 |
24.0% |
| Blanks |
3,062 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,352 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Worcester and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
30,189 |
79.1% |
No
|
7,953 |
20.9% |
| Blanks |
11,814 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
49,956 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Worcester and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,274 |
75.0% |
No
|
1,094 |
25.0% |
| Blanks |
1,006 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,374 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
10 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Cape and Islands |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,433 |
75.6% |
No
|
786 |
24.4% |
| Blanks |
1,186 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,405 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
10 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,239 |
74.3% |
No
|
2,156 |
25.7% |
| Blanks |
3,619 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,014 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
10 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampden and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
510 |
72.4% |
No
|
194 |
27.6% |
| Blanks |
841 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,545 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
10 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,456 |
79.8% |
No
|
1,891 |
20.2% |
| Blanks |
3,042 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to support and vote in favor of legislation providing for a mandatory deposit on containers in which malt beverages or soft drinks are sold?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Worcester and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
25,265 |
59.8% |
No
|
17,008 |
40.2% |
| Blanks |
7,683 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
49,956 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to support and vote in favor of legislation providing for a mandatory deposit on containers in which malt beverages or soft drinks are sold?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Suffolk and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,334 |
69.2% |
No
|
2,371 |
30.8% |
| Blanks |
3,301 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,006 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
11 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,066 |
83.8% |
No
|
1,556 |
16.2% |
| Blanks |
4,302 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,924 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
11 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampden and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,811 |
79.1% |
No
|
1,008 |
20.9% |
| Blanks |
3,081 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,900 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote in favor of legislation which would require the democratic selection of all legislative leadership, committee chairpersons and committee members within the Massachusetts House of Representatives, the taking of an open vote on every bi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,616 |
0.0% |
No
|
2,763 |
0.0% |
| Blanks |
5,287 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,666 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote in favor of legislation which would require the democratic selection of all legislative leadership, committee chairpersons and committee members within the Massachusetts House of Representatives, the taking of an open vote on every bi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,232 |
76.2% |
No
|
1,945 |
23.8% |
| Blanks |
4,332 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,509 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote in favor of legislation which would require the democratic selection of all legislative leadership, committee chairpersons and committee members within the Massachusetts House of Representatives, the taking of an open vote on every bi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,091 |
74.9% |
No
|
2,381 |
25.1% |
| Blanks |
4,102 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,574 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of legislation which would assure citizens clear air by restricting smoking by the general public to separate and clearly posted areas and which would provide for fines in the event of non-compliance?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,335 |
65.8% |
No
|
5,382 |
34.2% |
| Blanks |
2,463 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,180 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of legislation which would assure citizens clear air by restricting smoking by the general public to separate and clearly posted areas and which would provide for fines in the event of non-compliance?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,161 |
52.1% |
No
|
6,584 |
47.9% |
| Blanks |
2,149 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,894 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of legislation which would assure citizens clear air by restricting smoking by the general public to separate and clearly posted areas and which would provide for fines in the event of non-compliance?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,806 |
65.3% |
No
|
3,621 |
34.7% |
| Blanks |
4,053 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,480 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of legislation which would assure citizens clear air by restricting smoking by the general public to separate and clearly posted areas and which would provide for fines in the event of non-compliance?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,615 |
72.3% |
No
|
1,002 |
27.7% |
| Blanks |
2,276 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,893 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of legislation which would assure citizens clear air by restricting smoking by the general public to separate and clearly posted areas and which would provide for fines in the event of non-compliance?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
16th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,008 |
56.6% |
No
|
3,073 |
43.4% |
| Blanks |
3,621 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,702 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of legislation which would assure citizens clear air by restricting smoking by the general public to separate and clearly posted areas and which would provide for fines in the event of non-compliance?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,901 |
70.1% |
No
|
3,366 |
29.9% |
| Blanks |
2,314 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,581 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of legislation which would assure citizens clear air by restricting smoking by the general public to separate and clearly posted areas and which would provide for fines in the event of non-compliance?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
28th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,597 |
73.1% |
No
|
2,427 |
26.9% |
| Blanks |
1,982 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,006 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of legislation which would assure citizens clear air by restricting smoking by the general public to separate and clearly posted areas and which would provide for fines in the event of non-compliance?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,480 |
55.5% |
No
|
2,794 |
44.5% |
| Blanks |
2,299 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,573 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of legislation which would assure citizens clear air by restricting smoking by the general public to separate and clearly posted areas and which would provide for fines in the event of non-compliance?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,662 |
66.0% |
No
|
1,889 |
34.0% |
| Blanks |
2,248 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,799 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of a bill requiring that before an elementary school is closed, a Neighborhood Impact Statement describing all alternatives to the closing and the impact of the closing on the affected neighborhood must be prepared?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,636 |
69.9% |
No
|
3,287 |
30.1% |
| Blanks |
3,174 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,097 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of a bill requiring that before an elementary school is closed, a Neighborhood Impact Statement describing all alternatives to the closing and the impact of the closing on the affected neighborhood must be prepared?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
28th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,291 |
73.4% |
No
|
2,284 |
26.6% |
| Blanks |
2,431 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,006 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote in favor of the passage of a measure which would require a moratorium on the construction of nuclear power plants until safe methods of waste disposal are devised?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,388 |
74.8% |
No
|
2,828 |
25.2% |
| Blanks |
2,365 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,581 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill which: (a) sets a property tax limit of two and one half percent (2V2%) of the full cash value as the maximum property tax; (b) limits the authority of the state to impose and assess costs on municipal...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,813 |
75.0% |
No
|
2,604 |
25.0% |
| Blanks |
3,723 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,140 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of a measure which would allow a landfill (dump) in Amesbury larger than that needed to dispose of the town's solid waste?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,927 |
43.5% |
No
|
5,101 |
56.5% |
| Blanks |
2,986 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,014 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
9 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote for the passage of a measure which would allow a resource recovery plant (trash incinerator) to be built in the town of Amesbury?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,917 |
31.4% |
No
|
6,374 |
68.6% |
| Blanks |
2,723 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,014 |
See Details » |
|
| 1978 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this District be instructed to vote in support of the passage of a measure requiring a moratorium on the MBTA-Red Line Extension through Cambridge pending further study of the environmental impact of a terminus at Alewife, the need to use Russell Field as a staging area...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,885 |
59.5% |
No
|
4,693 |
40.5% |
| Blanks |
2,003 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,581 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
1 |
The proposed amendment would add a new article to the state Constitution which would prohibit discrimination against handicapped people. It would provide that no otherwise qualified handicapped individual could, on the sole basis of that handicap, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefi...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,503,771 |
66.5% |
No
|
758,978 |
33.5% |
| Blanks |
303,918 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,566,667 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
1 |
The proposed law would limit certain taxes, and change laws relating to school budgets and compulsory binding arbitration. It would impose a limit on state and local taxes on real estate and personal property equal to 21/2% of the full and fair cash value of the property being taxed. If a locality c...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,438,768 |
59.0% |
No
|
998,839 |
41.0% |
| Blanks |
129,060 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,566,667 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
|
The law provides for increases in the salaries of members of the legislature and the constitutional officers of the Commonwealth.The law increases salaries of members of the legislature by an annual amount varying from $1,853 to $17,923. The size of the raise conferred on a particular individual dep...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
816,805 |
35.7% |
No
|
1,473,804 |
64.3% |
| Blanks |
276,058 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,566,667 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
4 |
The law provides for increases in the salaries of members of the legislature and the constitutional officers of the Commonwealth.The law increases salaries of members of the legislature by an annual amount varying from $1,853 to $17,923. The size of the raise conferred on a particular individual dep...See Details » |
Referendum (Repeal) |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
265,675 |
11.7% |
No
|
2,014,261 |
88.3% |
| Blanks |
286,731 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,566,667 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
5 |
The proposed amendment would limit the power of the legislature to impose certain costs on cities and towns. It would provide that any law which imposes additional costs upon two or more cities or towns by regulating the compensation, hours, status, conditions, or benefits of municipal employment wo...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,401,897 |
66.0% |
No
|
722,425 |
34.0% |
| Blanks |
442,345 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,566,667 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
6 |
The proposed amendment would change the procedure by which the Legislature declares a measure to be an emergency law, making it effective when it is signed by the Governor. The amendment would allow the Legislature to make such a declaration by a voice vote, rather than by a recorded vote, as now re...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
610,138 |
29.2% |
No
|
1,479,110 |
70.8% |
| Blanks |
477,419 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,566,667 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by restaurants having a seating capacity of not less than two hundred and fifty persons without including the seating capacity of function rooms?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,778 |
54.3% |
No
|
11,610 |
45.7% |
| Blanks |
2,775 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
28,163 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Lincoln for the sale therein of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,306 |
46.9% |
No
|
1,479 |
53.1% |
| Blanks |
249 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,034 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall licenses be granted in the city of Melrose for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs as defined in section one of chapter one hundred and thirty-eight of the General Laws?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,228 |
57.0% |
No
|
5,461 |
43.0% |
| Blanks |
2,721 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,410 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
|
The law provides for increases in the salaries of members of the legislature and the constitutional officers of the Commonwealth.The law increases salaries of members of the legislature by an annual amount varying from $1,853 to $17,923. The size of the raise conferred on a particular individual dep...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
816,805 |
35.7% |
No
|
1,473,804 |
64.3% |
| Blanks |
276,058 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,566,667 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and eighty, entitled "An Act exempting the position of custodian in the town hall in the town of West Springfield from the provisions of civil service law and rules", be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,470 |
41.5% |
No
|
6,296 |
58.5% |
| Blanks |
1,933 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,699 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation providing for the use of a refundable deposit on soft drink and beer containers?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,890 |
60.1% |
No
|
5,907 |
39.9% |
| Blanks |
1,765 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,562 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall the public water supply for domestic use in this town or city be fluoridated?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,655 |
51.7% |
No
|
9,017 |
48.3% |
| Blanks |
1,137 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,809 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall an act passed by the General Court entitled, "An Act providing that the position of chief of police in the city known as the town of Agawam be subject to civil service laws and rules", be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,201 |
44.6% |
No
|
5,218 |
55.4% |
| Blanks |
1,428 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,847 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
In the 1st Suffolk Senatorial District this was Question 7 in Ward 3, Pct. 6, 7, 8; Ward 5, Pct. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; Wards 6, 7; Ward 8, Pct. 1,2, 5,6,7; Ward 13, Pct. 3,6,7,8,9,10; Ward 21, Pct. 1; and Question 8 in Ward 21, Pct. 2,3,4,5,6,7,8.See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,176 |
56.0% |
No
|
5,638 |
44.0% |
| Blanks |
2,019 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,833 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation prohibiting the construction of overhead high voltage power lines in excess of 69,000 volts, and to vote in favor of legislation mandating that such lines be buried underground?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
30,420 |
51.8% |
No
|
28,303 |
48.2% |
| Blanks |
11,103 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
69,826 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,529 |
46.5% |
No
|
7,526 |
53.5% |
| Blanks |
3,472 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,527 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,333 |
48.6% |
No
|
9,869 |
51.4% |
| Blanks |
2,170 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,372 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,728 |
50.8% |
No
|
8,449 |
49.2% |
| Blanks |
2,805 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,982 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,467 |
49.8% |
No
|
7,532 |
50.2% |
| Blanks |
3,660 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,659 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,126 |
47.3% |
No
|
7,931 |
52.7% |
| Blanks |
1,713 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,770 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,632 |
51.5% |
No
|
11,873 |
48.5% |
| Blanks |
3,430 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
27,935 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
|
The proposed law would limit certain taxes, and change laws relating to school budgets and compulsory binding arbitration. It would impose a limit on state and local taxes on real estate and personal property equal to 21/2% of the full and fair cash value of the property being taxed. If a locality c...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,438,768 |
59.0% |
No
|
998,839 |
41.0% |
| Blanks |
129,060 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,566,667 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,219 |
53.5% |
No
|
5,409 |
46.5% |
| Blanks |
2,068 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,696 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
20th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,111 |
46.7% |
No
|
8,107 |
53.3% |
| Blanks |
2,120 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,338 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
26th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,059 |
53.7% |
No
|
7,822 |
46.3% |
| Blanks |
4,518 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,399 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
32nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,773 |
57.5% |
No
|
5,751 |
42.5% |
| Blanks |
4,102 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,626 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,647 |
46.5% |
No
|
9,930 |
53.5% |
| Blanks |
2,608 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,185 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,803 |
45.4% |
No
|
9,394 |
54.6% |
| Blanks |
2,634 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,831 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,521 |
57.8% |
No
|
2,571 |
42.2% |
| Blanks |
3,043 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,135 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,329 |
50.4% |
No
|
2,292 |
49.6% |
| Blanks |
2,897 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,518 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,509 |
66.3% |
No
|
1,784 |
33.7% |
| Blanks |
2,246 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,539 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,596 |
67.4% |
No
|
2,227 |
32.6% |
| Blanks |
3,071 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,894 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,950 |
65.1% |
No
|
2,656 |
34.9% |
| Blanks |
3,683 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,289 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric and sol...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,843 |
49.0% |
No
|
6,073 |
51.0% |
| Blanks |
2,666 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,582 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation prohibiting the construction of a second nuclear power plant in the town of Plymouth?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,291 |
46.9% |
No
|
9,373 |
53.1% |
| Blanks |
1,244 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,908 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation prohibiting the construction or licensing of any new nuclear power plants and providing state programs to encourage building insulation, energy conservation, solar and hydro-electric power and other renewable e...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
31st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,032 |
60.0% |
No
|
4,692 |
40.0% |
| Blanks |
2,258 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,982 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation preserving in its entirety the Prowse Farm at the gateway of the Blue Hills Reservation?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,057 |
63.4% |
No
|
5,796 |
36.6% |
| Blanks |
4,120 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,973 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation preserving in its entirety the Prowse Farm at the gateway of the Blue Hills Reservation?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,229 |
81.1% |
No
|
3,307 |
18.9% |
| Blanks |
2,224 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,760 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation preserving in its entirety the Prowse Farm at the gateway of the Blue Hills Reservation?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,377 |
74.5% |
No
|
4,238 |
25.5% |
| Blanks |
2,949 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,564 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
8 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution recommending to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that no operating licenses for nuclear power plants be granted unless all state and federal guidelines for evacuation are met, and also to vote against any exp...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,459 |
67.2% |
No
|
4,123 |
32.8% |
| Blanks |
3,265 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,847 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
9 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation prohibiting the licensing of nuclear power plants until an independent public agency verifies that all safety and waste disposal problems are solved, implementing programs for conservation, and promoting the de...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
38th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,098 |
55.4% |
No
|
6,513 |
44.6% |
| Blanks |
2,838 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,449 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of nuclear power plants and requiring the phased replacement of existing nuclear power plants with conservation, energy efficiency measures, short-term use of c...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Franklin and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
31,934 |
49.7% |
No
|
32,373 |
50.3% |
| Blanks |
7,433 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
71,740 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
8 OR 9 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation providing for a City Council in the City of Boston composed of nine members to be elected from equally populous districts and four members to be elected at large?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,812 |
72.5% |
No
|
1,828 |
27.5% |
| Blanks |
4,106 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,746 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
8 OR 9 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation providing for a City Council in the City of Boston composed of nine members to be elected from equally populous districts and four members to be elected at large?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
19th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,601 |
72.6% |
No
|
1,738 |
27.4% |
| Blanks |
4,098 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,437 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7, 8 OR 9 |
This question is not binding Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Bristol and Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
21,166 |
44.5% |
No
|
26,416 |
55.5% |
| Blanks |
11,909 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
59,491 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7, 8 OR 9 |
This question is not binding Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
30,211 |
51.2% |
No
|
28,784 |
48.8% |
| Blanks |
10,831 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
69,826 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7, 8 OR 9 |
This question is not binding Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
30,833 |
49.3% |
No
|
31,707 |
50.7% |
| Blanks |
11,115 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
73,655 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7, 8 OR 9 |
This question is not binding Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
30,844 |
57.5% |
No
|
22,843 |
42.5% |
| Blanks |
18,966 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
72,653 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7, 8 OR 9 |
This question is not binding Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,887 |
55.8% |
No
|
10,978 |
44.2% |
| Blanks |
12,658 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
37,523 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7, 8 OR 9 |
This question is not binding Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
24,565 |
61.2% |
No
|
15,543 |
38.8% |
| Blanks |
14,265 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
54,373 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation prohibiting the storage and transportation of nuclear waste within this district and to vote in favor of legislation providing for the development of alternatives to nuclear energy such as conservation and rene...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,552 |
64.7% |
No
|
4,124 |
35.3% |
| Blanks |
4,903 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,579 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling on the federal government to cease unnecessary spending on new military programs and, instead, to spend the funds for civilian needs such as construction of energy-efficient housing, mass transit, public educ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
29,068 |
59.1% |
No
|
20,142 |
40.9% |
| Blanks |
10,679 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
59,889 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling on the federal government to cease unnecessary spending on new military programs and, instead, to spend the funds for civilian needs such as construction of energy-efficient housing, mass transit, public educ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
25,402 |
46.1% |
No
|
29,670 |
53.9% |
| Blanks |
13,117 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
68,189 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling on the federal government to cease unnecessary spending on new military programs and, instead, to spend the funds for civilian needs such as construction of energy-efficient housing, mass transit, public educ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex and Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
30,634 |
56.6% |
No
|
23,469 |
43.4% |
| Blanks |
18,550 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
72,653 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 OR 8 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling on the federal government to cease unnecessary spending on new military programs and, instead, to spend the funds for civilian needs such as construction of energy-efficient housing, mass transit, public educ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
23,681 |
60.4% |
No
|
15,532 |
39.6% |
| Blanks |
21,779 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
60,992 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution requesting the President of the United States to propose to the Soviet Union a mutual nuclear weapons moratorium immediately halting the testing, production, and deployment of all nuclear warheads, missiles, and deli...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
33,319 |
59.4% |
No
|
22,783 |
40.6% |
| Blanks |
12,874 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
68,976 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution requesting the President of the United States to propose to the Soviet Union a mutual nuclear weapons moratorium immediately halting the testing, production, and deployment of all nuclear warheads, missiles, and deli...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Franklin and Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
41,190 |
64.5% |
No
|
22,665 |
35.5% |
| Blanks |
7,885 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
71,740 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution requesting the President of the United States to propose to the Soviet Union a mutual nuclear weapons moratorium immediately halting the testing, production, and deployment of all nuclear warheads, missiles, and deli...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
20,570 |
50.5% |
No
|
20,195 |
49.5% |
| Blanks |
13,408 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
54,173 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in support of the construction and operation of a second nuclear power plant at Pilgrim Station, if all safety and other regulatory requirements are satisfied?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,282 |
48.5% |
No
|
8,811 |
51.5% |
| Blanks |
1,815 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,908 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring a moratorium on the construction and licensing of new nuclear power plants, and mandating instead that the state promote energy conservation and renewable energy sources such as hydro-electric, wind and sola...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
29,177 |
47.8% |
No
|
31,863 |
52.2% |
| Blanks |
11,338 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
72,378 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation ordering the demolition of the Haverhill Parking Garage?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,516 |
49.3% |
No
|
6,709 |
50.7% |
| Blanks |
4,510 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,735 |
See Details » |
|
| 1980 |
7 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation ordering the demolition of the Haverhill Parking Garage?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,959 |
52.0% |
No
|
6,417 |
48.0% |
| Blanks |
2,527 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,903 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
1 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would remove the present constitutional prohibition against the use of public funds to aid or maintain private primary or secondary schools.It would permit the Commonwealth, cities and towns to make public funds available to pupils attending private primary and ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
708,034 |
37.9% |
No
|
1,160,130 |
62.1% |
| Blanks |
235,616 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,103,780 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
2 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow the legislature to enact laws authorizing the state courts to impose the death penalty on the conviction of crimes to be specified by law. The proposed amendment would provide that no provision of the state constitution may in the future be construed...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,131,668 |
60.2% |
No
|
748,549 |
39.8% |
| Blanks |
223,563 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,103,780 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
3 |
The proposed law would require that before the construction or operation of any new nuclear power plant or low-level radioactive waste storage or disposal facility in the Commonwealth, the legislature must make certain findings and a majority of voters must approve the new facility at a statewide el...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,249,462 |
67.5% |
No
|
602,955 |
32.5% |
| Blanks |
251,363 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,103,780 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
4 |
The law requires that a refundable deposit be paid for certain beverage containers sold in Massachusetts.Beverage containers of less than 32 ounces must have a refund value of at least five cents and larger containers a refund value of at least ten cents. This requirement applies to non-biodegradabl...See Details » |
Referendum (Repeal) |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,143,956 |
59.1% |
No
|
791,846 |
40.9% |
| Blanks |
167,978 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,103,780 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
5 |
Shall the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts inform the President and the Congress of the United States that it is the desire of the people of Massachusetts to have the government of the United States work vigorously to negotiate a mutual nuclear weapons moratorium and reduction, with ap...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,323,791 |
73.7% |
No
|
471,993 |
26.3% |
| Blanks |
307,996 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,103,780 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this city/town?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
47,344 |
38.6% |
No
|
75,215 |
61.4% |
| Blanks |
20,414 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
142,973 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Lincoln for the sale therein of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,116 |
47.8% |
No
|
1,217 |
52.2% |
| Blanks |
196 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,529 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by restaurants having a seating capacity of not less than two hundred and fifty persons without including the seating capacity of function rooms?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,579 |
57.5% |
No
|
9,304 |
42.5% |
| Blanks |
1,877 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,760 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,340 |
57.5% |
No
|
4,691 |
42.5% |
| Blanks |
1,340 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,371 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6E |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,712 |
64.4% |
No
|
10,350 |
35.6% |
| Blanks |
2,340 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
31,402 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall licenses be granted to the town of Needham for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,131 |
49.9% |
No
|
6,152 |
50.1% |
| Blanks |
1,841 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,124 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall licenses be granted in the town of Sharon for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by clubs and war veterans' organizations?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,051 |
48.3% |
No
|
3,272 |
51.7% |
| Blanks |
246 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,569 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the public water supply for domestic use in the town of North Attleborough be fluoridated?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,362 |
37.5% |
No
|
3,929 |
62.5% |
| Blanks |
515 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,806 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the public water supply for domestic use in the town of Stoughton be fluoridated?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,217 |
49.4% |
No
|
4,324 |
50.6% |
| Blanks |
959 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,500 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and eighty-one, entitled 'An act providing for the appointment of a town treasurer-collector in the town of Westford' be accepted?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,937 |
38.5% |
No
|
3,088 |
61.5% |
| Blanks |
376 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,401 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6B |
Shall licenses by granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
180 |
39.7% |
No
|
273 |
60.3% |
| Blanks |
10 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
463 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6F |
Shall the town of Wilmington grant licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises to legally chartered clubs within the boundaries of said town?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,438 |
63.3% |
No
|
1,997 |
36.7% |
| Blanks |
718 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,153 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6F |
Shall not more than three licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages by restaurants having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,843 |
70.8% |
No
|
2,409 |
29.2% |
| Blanks |
902 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,154 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
7 |
Shall the city of Pittsfield reduce its property tax levy by the amount collected under a sewer user fee beginning in fiscal year 1984?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,427 |
59.1% |
No
|
6,517 |
40.9% |
| Blanks |
2,946 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,890 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Do you agree that nuclear war is not a survivable means of settling international conflict, and accordingly, that we urge the United States and the Soviet Union immediately and jointly to stop the nuclear arms race, and to adopt an immediate, mutual and verifiable freeze on all further testing, prod...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding)
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,542 |
75.6% |
No
|
1,143 |
24.4% |
| Blanks |
610 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,295 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the United States Congress to make more federal funds available for equal opportunity jobs and programs in education, public transportation, energy efficient housing, health care, and other services, and...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Bristol and Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
28,464 |
70.6% |
No
|
11,825 |
29.4% |
| Blanks |
8,076 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
48,365 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the United States Congress to make more federal funds available for equal opportunity jobs and programs in education, public transportation, energy efficient housing, health care, and other services, and...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
30,449 |
67.7% |
No
|
14,515 |
32.3% |
| Blanks |
6,864 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
51,828 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the United States Congress to make more federal funds available for equal opportunity jobs and programs in education, public transportation, energy efficient housing, health care, and other services, and...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Worcester and Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
30,855 |
68.5% |
No
|
14,189 |
31.5% |
| Blanks |
5,361 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
50,405 |
See Details » |
|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Representative from the district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring businesses to disclose to their employees and to residents of adjoining neighborhoods the identity of all toxic chemicals which these businesses use, store, discharge or produce?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,047 |
86.2% |
No
|
1,450 |
13.8% |
| Blanks |
2,322 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,819 |
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|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Representative from the district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring businesses to disclose to their employees and to residents of adjoining neighborhoods the identity of all toxic chemicals which these businesses use, store, discharge or produce?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,485 |
88.3% |
No
|
1,384 |
11.7% |
| Blanks |
1,722 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,591 |
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|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution requesting the United States and the Soviet Union to adopt a mutual freeze on the testing, production, and deployment of nuclear weapons and of missiles and new aircraft designed primarily to deliver nuclear w...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,932 |
76.4% |
No
|
3,382 |
23.6% |
| Blanks |
1,703 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,017 |
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|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution requesting the President of the United States to propose to the Soviet Union a mutual freeze on the testing, production and deployment of nuclear weapons and of missiles and new aircraft designed primarily to ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,205 |
74.1% |
No
|
3,221 |
25.9% |
| Blanks |
1,481 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,907 |
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|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation restricting attorneys' fees in workers' compensation cases to no more than 5% of any lump sum settlement awarded to an injured worker?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
28th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,496 |
82.5% |
No
|
1,802 |
17.5% |
| Blanks |
1,739 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,037 |
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|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation repealing the law which requires consumers to pay utility company fuel adjustment charges?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
41,769 |
80.1% |
No
|
10,394 |
19.9% |
| Blanks |
6,087 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
58,250 |
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|
| 1982 |
6 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation controlling residential rents and evictions, assuring a fair net income to the owner, and exempting owner-occupied two and three family dwellings?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,030 |
68.2% |
No
|
1,414 |
31.8% |
| Blanks |
2,324 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,768 |
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