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 » |
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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 |
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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 » |
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Statewide |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,720,406 |
71.6% |
No
|
681,703 |
28.4% |
Blanks |
109,352 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
2,511,461 |
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|
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 » |
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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 |
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|
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 » |
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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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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) |
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
See Details » |
|
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 |
See Details » |
|
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 |
See Details » |
|
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 |
See Details » |
|
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 |
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) |
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 »< |