Massachusetts · Ballot measure
Question 1: Expanding the Public Records Law
On the ballot: November 3, 2026 Law proposed by initiative petition
A YES vote means
Most records held by the Legislature and the Office of the Governor would become public records under the Massachusetts Public Records Law, starting January 1, 2027.
A NO vote means
The Massachusetts Public Records Law would not change.
Who supports it
- Coalition for Healthy Democracy 2026
- Committee for Transparency and Democracy
- Democratic Socialists For a Fair Massachusetts
Who opposes it
Not yet compiled
From official campaign filings and public endorsements, each linked on the full page (checked October 30, 2026). Not complete; not an endorsement.