LWVMA Statement on 2022 Ballot Questions

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts endorses Yes on 4 for Safer Roads – Ballot Question 4 – and is taking no position on Ballot Questions 1-3 for the November 8 election. This means that League members may participate in Yes or No campaigns for Ballot Questions 1-3 as individuals but should not do anything to make the public think that LWVMA or a Local League has endorsed a Yes or No campaign. Read more.

Ballot Question Forums

Our thanks go out to the local Leagues who are taking the lead to organize the informational forums for Ballot Questions #1, #2 and #3. Click here for the details. 

Single-Payer Health Care on Ballot in 20 Districts

In addition to the statewide ballot questions, the ballot in 20 state Representative districts will have a non-binding ballot question on legislation to create a single-payer health care system in Massachusetts.

That question is sponsored by MassCare, the coalition supporting single-payer health care; LWVMA is a member of that coalition. Read more.

Legislative Transparency on Ballot in 20 Districts

In addition to the statewide ballot questions, the ballot in 20 state Representative districts will have a non-binding ballot question on making the legislative process more transparent. Read more.

“Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport” Shirts Available

Get ready for the upcoming election with a new T-shirt! The T-shirts are $25 and are available in a variety of colors and sizes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the LWVMA Lotte E. Scharfman Citizen Education Fund. Place your order by October 14 to receive your shirt before the election on November 8. Click here to place an order now!

State League Advocates for Equal Rights Amendment

LWVUS has launched a campaign requesting state Leagues weigh in with their senators to support senate joint resolution (S.J. Res. 1) which, if passed, would remove the timeline for ERA ratification.

Read LWVMA’s letters to Senator Markey and Senator Warren.

Watch “Nonpartisanship in these hyper-partisan times”

You can view LWVMA’s September Townhall “Nonpartisanship in these hyper- partisan times” here. You might also be interested in this blog post from Virginia Kase Solomon, LWVUS CEO, explaining the difference between being active on the political stage and being partisan.

Watch LWVMA program: “Voter Education, Local Journalism and YOU!”

Learn how local League members have mobilized to support community journalism and how local Leagues have used local media to educate and engage citizens and strengthen their communities despite the hollowing out of local news. See program here.

Election Protection Needs Volunteers

LWVMA is working with partners ACLU Massachusetts, Common Cause, and the Urban League in an election protection effort spearheaded by Lawyers for Civil Rights. There will be opportunities to help with the November 8 general election, including monitoring polls which have historically had problems on Election Day, working in the hotline call center on Election Day (for lawyers), and working from home leading up to the election to identify misinformation on social media sites. Read more.

“Get Out The Vote” Volunteer Opportunities!

LWVUS is partnering with VOT-ER to make get-out-the-vote calls to voters who have been registered to vote by healthcare providers and organizations. Register for phonebanks by clicking here.

Poll Workers Needed!

Poll workers are needed in many cities and towns. Poll workers are hired by local election officials. Contact your town clerk or city election officer for information on eligibility, hours, training and an application. Read more.

Are there Independent Candidates in Your Districts?

As you work on candidate forums, make sure you are including any candidates from smaller political

parties or any non-party-affiliated candidates in your planning. Check here for a list of all candidates

who will be on ballots in November.

Need $$$ for Local League Work?

The Scharfman Fund Grants are a great resource for local programming around citizen education. Think candidates’ nights, issues forums, civics programs, town meeting guides. Individual Leagues can submit grants for up to $300 and two Leagues can collaborate on a project and request up to $600. Read more.

Student Membership Drive

Sign up new student members for a chance to win an Apple iPad Air. Is your League busy doing voter registration? Make voter registration events a “two-fer” by signing up new student members for your League. As an incentive to join, all new student members will be entered into a free drawing for a chance to win an Apple iPad Air. Click here for a list of League membership benefits relative to students (including a free membership) and for more details about this membership drive. 

Promote VOTE411

We encourage you to post this message on your social media, "like", and "share" with friends and family: 

The Candidates have spoken! Learn their stance on issues by going to VOTE411.org, the League’s online voters’ guide. You can view, print or share their answers to major issues as you prepare to VOTE in the general election Nov. 8. The content has been updated to reflect the results of the September primary and also includes information on the ballot questions.

Check out our Election 2022 Toolkit

Our Election 2022 Toolkit includes important dates, Vote411 yard signs with QR codes that can be downloaded, sample social media graphics and more.

Need Larger Capacity for Virtual Zoom Forum? Zoom Webinar 500 Available

LWVMA has a webinar account available through October for local Leagues who need a webinar account with a 500-person capacity to hold virtual candidate forums. Please contact Brynne to reserve your dates. 

LWVMA Website Resource Highlights

Candidate Forums - General Information

Voter Service Toolkit