Massachusetts Ballot Questions: Latest poll shows how voters are leaning

With less than two weeks to go until the November 8 election, a new poll shows how Massachusetts voters are leaning on the four ballot questions.

The poll, conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, found that voters are narrowly in favor of Question 1, which would establish a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million.

The poll found that 52% of voters support Question 1, while 42% oppose it. The remaining 6% of voters are undecided.

Question 1 has been a controversial issue, with supporters arguing that it would raise much-needed revenue for education and transportation, while opponents argue that it would hurt the state's economy.

Voters are also narrowly in favor of Question 2, which would create a commission to oversee the redrawing of the state's congressional districts.

The poll found that 51% of voters support Question 2, while 43% oppose it. The remaining 6% of voters are undecided.

Question 2 has also been a controversial issue. Supporters argue that it would create a more fair and impartial redistricting process, while opponents argue that it would give too much power to the commission.

Voters are more strongly in favor of Question 3, which would allow for the sale of recreational marijuana.

The poll found that 65% of voters support Question 3, while 30% oppose it. The remaining 5% of voters are undecided.

Question 3 has been a popular issue among voters, with supporters arguing that it would create jobs and boost the economy, while opponents argue that it would lead to increased drug use and addiction.

Voters are also more strongly in favor of Question 4, which would expand the state's bottle deposit law to include water bottles.

The poll found that 68% of voters support Question 4, while 27% oppose it. The remaining 5% of voters are undecided.

Question 4 has been a popular issue among environmentalists, who argue that it would reduce litter and pollution, while opponents argue that it would be a burden on businesses and consumers.

The poll was conducted from October 20-24, 2022, and included a sample of 1,000 likely voters. The margin of error is +/- 3.1%.