Gun-related ballot measures

Statewide firearm-related measures certified for the ballot (from each secretary of state or elections office). Results are added after official canvass.

3 entries

Massachusetts MA Question 9 (2026) On the ballot Mixed ballot measure

Question 9: Referendum on an Existing Law (Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, "An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws", H.4885)

Voters decide whether to keep or repeal Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, a firearms law signed July 25, 2024 that, among other things, regulates ghost guns, machine-gun conversion devices and assault-style weapons and changes licensing and extreme risk order rules. According to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's summary, a YES vote keeps the law in place and a NO vote repeals it.

What it does: YES keeps the 2024 law (restrictions stay); NO repeals it (restrictions removed).

Assault weapons Ghost guns / 3D printing Permits & licensing Red flag / ERPO Machine-gun conversion

last action
: Secretary of the Commonwealth assigns question number and ballot order (Question 9)
next step
Statewide vote on Election Day.
effective
Not yet known
chamber
Ballot · November 3, 2026 state election
sponsor
Not yet known
companion
none recorded
official page
sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/2026-Infor...
status history (2)
  1. On the ballot Secretary of the Commonwealth assigns question number and ballot order (Question 9)
  2. Signed into law H.4885 signed by the Governor, Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
sources (3)

added 2026-10-23 · updated 2026-10-23

Idaho ID H 932 (advisory ballot question) On the ballot Administrative ballot measure

STATE GUN: advisory question on the official state gun of Idaho

Places a non-binding advisory question on the November 2026 ballot asking voters which firearm should be Idaho's official state gun. A separate law would be needed after the election to actually designate a state gun.

What it does: Advisory only; no change to firearm regulation.

State symbols

last action
: Signed by Governor; advisory question placed on the ballot
next step
Advisory vote on Election Day.
effective
Not yet known
chamber
Ballot · November 3, 2026 general election
sponsor
House Ways and Means Committee
companion
none recorded
official page
legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0932/
status history (4)
  1. On the ballot Signed by Governor; advisory question placed on the ballot
  2. Passed both chambers Senate: Read third time in full, PASSED 32-0-3
  3. Passed one chamber House: Read third time in full, PASSED 68-0-2
  4. Introduced Introduced in House
sources (1)

added 2026-10-23 · updated 2026-10-23

Arkansas AR Issue 2 (SJR 11 of 2025) On the ballot Expands ballot measure

A Constitutional Amendment to Amend Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, Section 5, to Protect the Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Legislatively referred constitutional amendment stating that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms for common defense, lawful hunting and recreational use, and any other lawful purpose. It provides that the right includes possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components, and that it is "a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed" (the amendment's wording).

What it does: Would add broader right-to-bear-arms language, including ammunition and accessories, to the state constitution.

2A sanctuary / constitutional Ammunition Ranges & hunting

last action
: Legislative record: Approved by the Governor; referred to the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue No. 2
next step
Statewide vote on Election Day; if approved, the amendment takes effect 2027-01-01 (Section 3 of the measure).
effective
Not yet known
chamber
Ballot · November 3, 2026 general election
sponsor
Sen. J. Payton
companion
none recorded
official page
sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/elections/Issue_No._2_SJR_11_of_2026_.pdf
status history (2)
  1. On the ballot Legislative record: Approved by the Governor; referred to the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue No. 2
  2. Passed both chambers Read the third time and adopted by Senate and House; reported correctly enrolled
sources (2)

added 2026-10-23 · updated 2026-10-23