Massachusetts ballot questions voting results

And along with all of those races, there were also nine ballot questions for voters to decide on. And 22 News reporter Nick Antonakis is live in studio now with what Massachusetts voters decided on for each question. Kaylee, Julia, we saw the most ballot questions on the ballot since 1994 on this year's ballot. And what was also tied for the most ballot questions of all time. Let's see the results for each one. Question one would make changes to the state's public records law. That would remove the exemption that the governor's office and the legislature have from most public records requirements. Right now, you can see the yes votes have it at just over 85%. Ballot question two affects employees for the Committee for Public Counsel Services. If passed, this would allow CPSC employees to form a union. Right now, approval for this measure is leading at nearly 65%. Ballot Question 3 would change the way Massachusetts conducts primary elections. Instead of individual primaries, a yes vote on Question 3 would establish a single primary for all candidates, regardless of party affiliation. Right now, that is being rejected by voters saying no with over 60% of them. Ballot Question 4 would allow people to register to vote or update their voter registration on Election Day. Currently, the voter registration deadline is 10 days before an election. Right now, over 55% of voters are approving the change. Ballot Question 5 would limit the amount of revenue the state can collect and provide a refund to taxpayers if collections exceed that limit. Right now, the no's are leading with more than 50% of the vote. If these numbers hold, there will be no changes. Ballot Question 6 would establish a Nature for All Fund, which would be designed for natural resource conservation. Voters appear to be in favor of that fund, with over 60% saying yes. Question 7 would make it easier to build new homes on smaller lots. And right now, while it's a very close call, a yes vote is in the lead with just over 50% of the votes. Ballot question 8 would ban the retail sale of marijuana in Massachusetts, after years of these sales being legal. Right now, the no's have over 75% of the votes. That means marijuana sales will be kept legal. And lastly, question nine asks voters whether they want to uphold or repeal a 2024 state gun control law. Over 70 percent of voters said yes to keeping the law that imposes penalties for ghost guns, expands the state's red flag laws and changes firearms licensing requirements, among a number of other changes. Our local election coverage continues online and at the 22 News Plus app. There you can find the results for the Massachusetts Statehouse races as well as the Franklin County Sheriff. We'll bring you the latest as the final tallies continue to come in. For now, working for you, Nick Antonakis, 22 News.