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HD 2766

An Act relative to uniformity of ballots in polling places

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sean Garballey

Requires Massachusetts polling places to use standardized ballot designs statewide to improve voter experience and reduce ballot-related errors.

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Bill Summary · HD 2766

Legislative bill overview

HD 2766 establishes statewide standards for ballot design and presentation across all polling places in Massachusetts. The bill aims to create uniformity in ballot format, layout, and appearance to ensure consistency in voter experience and reduce potential confusion or errors during voting.

Why is this important

Ballot uniformity can reduce voter mistakes, improve accessibility for voters with disabilities, and streamline poll worker training across municipalities. Standardized ballots may also help election administrators identify and address systemic voting errors more effectively.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state mandates: Municipalities may resist losing autonomy over ballot design decisions tailored to local conditions and voter populations
  • Implementation costs: Creating and distributing standardized ballots statewide could impose significant printing and logistics expenses on local election boards
  • One-size-fits-all concerns: Uniform ballots may not accommodate regional differences in ballot length, number of races, or accessibility needs across diverse Massachusetts communities
  • Printing timelines: Requiring state-level ballot standardization could create bottlenecks in the already tight pre-election production schedule

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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