H 4499·MA·house
An Act authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington
FailedFiled Sep 11, 2025
Sponsor: Sean Garballey
Latest Action
House: Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27)
Mar 19, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new section to Massachusetts law that lets the town of Arlington use ranked‑choice voting for most local offices. It sets out how votes are counted, when the method applies, and requires a voter referendum before the changes take effect. The measure failed to pass.
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