Massachusetts vote challenges 2024 election results: worker wage tips, MCAS exams, psychedelic drugs and more

BOSTON – Massachusetts voters had five voting questions to respond in the 2024 election. They ruled on issues ranging from paying tipped workers to legalizing psychedelic drugs to the future use of MCAS exams.

Ballot Question 1 results in Massachusetts

Voting question 1 was about the auditor's power to audit the legislature.

A “yes” vote would give the state auditor the authority to audit the state Senate and House of Representatives on Beacon Hill.

A “no” vote would not change the auditor’s authority.

Ballot Question 2 results in Massachusetts

Voting question 2 would eliminate the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam as a high school graduation requirement.

A “yes” vote would end the mandate that requires students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate from high school.

A “no” vote would leave the graduation requirement in place.

Ballot Question 3 results in Massachusetts

Voting question 3 would allow drivers for ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to form unions.

A “yes” vote would allow drivers to unionize to negotiate better wages, benefits and working conditions.

A “no” would mean that there are no unions.

Ballot Question 4 results in Massachusetts

Voting question 4 It was about legalizing the use of some psychedelic drugs.

A “yes” vote would allow people over the age of 21 in Massachusetts to grow and consume psychedelic substances. It would also create a commission to regulate these schemes.

A “no” vote would keep psychedelic substances illegal in Massachusetts.

Ballot Question 5 results in Massachusetts

Voting question 5 would increase the minimum wage for tipped workers in Massachusetts.

A “yes” vote would increase the minimum hourly wage an employer must pay a tipped employee to the full state minimum wage over five years. Companies could then pool the tips and distribute them to all workers who are not managers.

A “no” would mean that there is no change in the law.