H819

Relative to random placement for candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H819 mandates random placement of candidate names on primary and state ballots and removes incumbent information.

Massachusetts H819 amends election laws to require random placement of candidate names on primary and state ballots, ensuring no systematic advantage. It also removes any notation indicating a candidate is an incumbent or running for re-election. These changes aim to promote fairness and impartiality in the electoral process. The provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

Jun 10, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order