2020 Massachusetts Ballot Initiatives

The 2020 Massachusetts ballot initiatives included two key proposals: Question 1, which aimed to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older, regulating sales and taxing the industry; and Question 2, which proposed implementing ranked-choice voting for state and federal elections, allowing voters to prioritize candidates to better reflect preferences. Voters approved both measures, legalizing adult-use cannabis and adopting ranked-choice voting. These initiatives significantly impacted state policies on drug regulation and electoral systems, aligning Massachusetts with evolving approaches to criminal justice, public health, and electoral fairness.