Massachusetts ballot question results: Check here for live updates after polls close
Voters in Massachusetts headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on four ballot questions, including two that would expand access to driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants and establish ranked-choice voting.
Polls closed at 8 p.m., and results are expected to start coming in shortly after. We'll be updating this page with the latest results as they become available.
Here's a look at the four ballot questions on the table:
- Question 1: "Shall the law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity in places of public accommodation, education, and employment be expanded to include discrimination based on sexual orientation?"
- Question 2: "Shall the law that authorizes driver's licenses to be issued to undocumented immigrants be repealed?"
- Question 3: "Shall ranked-choice voting be adopted for statewide elections?"
- Question 4: "Shall the number of alcohol licenses allowed per city or town be increased?"
The outcome of these ballot questions could have a significant impact on the state. Question 1 would expand the state's anti-discrimination law to include sexual orientation, which would provide greater protections for LGBTQ people. Question 2 would repeal a law that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, which would make it more difficult for them to get to work, school, and other essential destinations. Question 3 would establish ranked-choice voting for statewide elections, which would allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference. Question 4 would increase the number of alcohol licenses allowed per city or town, which could lead to more bars and restaurants being able to serve alcohol.
The results of these ballot questions are still unknown, but they could have a significant impact on the state. We'll be updating this page with the latest results as they become available.