Massachusetts Voters Reject Plan to Replace Party PrimariesVoters Reject Reform to a System That Leaves Many Races UncontestedVoters Reject Risky Primary Overhaul and Keep Party Elections
Massachusetts voters rejected Question 3 on November 3, turning down a proposal to replace separate party primaries with one primary for all candidates. Supporters conceded defeat before the contest was officially called.Massachusetts voters rejected Question 3 on November 3, preserving separate party primaries despite supporters’ case that the system limits competition and voter choice.Massachusetts voters rejected Question 3 on November 3, keeping separate Democratic and Republican primaries rather than adopting a top-two system.