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MA H4499
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sean Garballey
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AI Summary
- Authorizes ranked choice voting for Arlington elections for select board member, school committee member, moderator, housing authority board member, and assessor positions
- Ranked choice voting applies only when more than 2 candidates run for single-seat offices, or when candidates exceed available seats in multi-seat races
- Elections are tabulated in rounds, eliminating the candidate with fewest votes each round until one candidate achieves a majority or only 2 candidates remain
- Requires voter approval through a ballot question at a regular state/town election or special election before the ranked choice voting provisions take effect
- Town clerk must publish results showing tabulation by rounds and may make administrative changes with select board approval to ensure election integrity
Legislative Description
Authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Election Laws9/11/2025
Full Bill Text
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