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Massachusetts State Primary Election | Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Sample ballots can be viewed at:
www.southhadley.org/1088/Sample-Ballots
–Polls are open 7:00am to 8:00pm for in-person voting
–South Hadley High School, 153 Newton Street
General Election | Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Offices on the ballot:
Electors of President and Vice President, U.S Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor’s Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, County Commissioner (some counties)
–Early in-person voting hours will be available.
–The last day to register to vote or change political party is October 26, 2024.
–The last day to submit a Vote-by-Mail application is October 29, 2024.
–Polls are open 7:00am to 8:00pm for in-person voting
–South Hadley High School, 153 Newton Street
For South Hadley Election and Voting Information:
www.southhadley.org/elections
Statewide Questions on the November 5, 204 ballot will appear as follows:
- Question 1: State Auditor’s Authority to Audit the Legislature
This proposal would give the state auditor authority to audit the Legislature. - Question 2: Elimination of MCAS as High School Graduation Requirement
Students would no longer be required to pass MCAS tests in mathematics, English, and science and technology to receive a high school diploma. - Question 3: Unionization for Transportation Network Drivers
This initiative would allow ride-share drivers to form unions and collectively bargain with Uber, Lyft, and similar companies. (A June settlement with the state on companies’ proposal to have drivers classified as independent contractors would provide employment benefits and rights for drivers and require payment of penalties and back pay). - Question 4: Limited Legalization and Regulation of Certain Natural Psychedelic Substances
This would legalize the possession and supervised use of natural psychedelics, including psilocybin mushrooms. - Question 5: Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers
The proposal would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers over five years, to match the state’s standard minimum wage in 2029.
In September, all households will receive an Information for Voters booklet published by the state Elections Division with details on each question. See: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/news/left-story.htm