Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 809: An Act establishing ranked choice voting for certain offices in the town of Lexington
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 809 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing ranked choice voting for certain offices in the town of Lexington. Primary sponsor: Michelle Ciccolo (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 809) of Michelle L. Ciccolo (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to establish ranked choice voting for certain offices in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Ciccolo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Middlesex |
| Cindy Friedman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fourth Middlesex |
| Ken Gordon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21st Middlesex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws