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Act on Mass on the 2026 ballot measures

Act on Mass has taken a public stance on five ballot questions this year. Act on Mass’ ballot question positions are determined by its board of directors and staff. Please reach out to info@actonmass.org if you have a question about any of these positions.

YES on Question 1: Expanding the Public Records Law

Act on Mass is recommending a YES vote on Question 1, which would apply the state’s existing public records law to the Legislature and Governor’s office. This would bring our state legislators and governor in line with their counterparts in most other states, as well as almost all other public officials in Massachusetts.

Here are some resources to learn more about Act on Mass’ position and the impacts of Question 1:

NO on Question 3: All Party Primaries

Act on Mass is recommending a NO vote on Question 3, which would replace our state’s primary election system with an “all-party primary.” Under this system, all candidates would be placed on one ballot, with the top two vote-getters advance to the November election. It is currently in use in California and Washington. This system increases the cost and length of elections, advantaging well-funded candidates and decreasing voter choice. Act on Mass stands with a coalition of progressive and labor groups advocating for NO on 3.

Here are some resources to learn more about Act on Mass’ position and the potential impacts of Question 3:

YES on Question 4: Election Day Voter Registration

Act on Mass is recommending a YES vote on Question 4, which would allow Massachusetts voters to register to vote on Election Day with proof of residency. Currently, 21 states and the District of Columbia currently allow voters to register on election day. It is associated with higher voter turnout and fewer eligible voters being turned away on election day.

Here are some resources to learn more about Act on Mass’ position and the potential impacts of Question 4:

NO on Question 5: Revenue and Spending Limits

Act on Mass is recommending a NO vote on Question 5, which would adjust the limit for how much revenue the state is allowed to collect in a given year. Massachusetts law 62F triggers rebates to taxpayers when state revenue collection outpaces wage and salary growth. Question 5 would trigger more often, limiting the state’s ability to recover from recession and forcing cuts to state and local public services. As Question 5’s dark money backers intend, this would wipe out the gains of the Fair Share Amendment, costing the state as much as $1.3 billion per year. We are proud to stand with progressive and labor allies in saying NO on 5.

Here are some resources to learn more about Act on Mass’ position and the potential impacts of Question 5:

YES on Question 10, 11, or 12: Legislative Stipend Reform (non-binding, in select districts)

Act on Mass is recommending a YES vote on a non-binding question that will be asked in eight state house districts, seen above. A YES vote would instruct local legislators to vote to reduce the House Speaker and Senate president’s control of legislator stipends (extra pay). It would also affirm that extra pay should only be granted to legislators who do “significant extra work that is transparent and accountable to the public.” This question is part of an ongoing reform effort to reduce leadership’s control over legislator pay, to promote legislator independence and transparent lawmaking practices. For more details, visit our website page.

Here are some resources to learn more about Act on Mass’ position and the potential impacts of the stipend reform question:

This question will be the final ballot question on every ballot it appears on, so make sure to keep reading! To determine whether it will be 10, 11, or 12 in your community, visit this page.