Polls closed across Massachusetts last night, wrapping up the November 3 State Election. According to the unofficial results, Reading saw 13,234 ballots cast out of 21,008 registered voters in Tuesday’s election, a turnout of 63.0%. Turnout varied by precinct, from 58.0% in Precinct 5 to 66.6% in Precinct 7. Here’s how Reading voted on the local override and Community Preservation Act Questions, the nine statewide ballot questions, and the races for state and federal office.
Reading’s local questions
Question 10, operational override: $6.5M operational override: Failed, 55.02% to 44.98%
Question 11: Community Preservation Act 1% surcharge: Passed, 51.64% to 48.36%
Question 12: stipend reform (Precincts 1, 7 and 8 only): Passed, 77.12% to 22.88%
The nine statewide questions
Question 1 (public records law): Passed in Reading, 85.89% to 14.11%.
Question 2 (public defender unionization): Passed in Reading, 59.68% to 40.32%.
Question 3 (all-party primary): Failed in Reading, 36.35% to 63.65%.
Question 4 (same-day voter registration): Passed in Reading, 53.7% to 46.30%.
Question 5 (tax revenue cap formula): Failed in Reading, 46.10% to 53.90%.
Question 6 (conservation fund): Passed in Reading, 55.02% to 44.98%.
Question 7 (single-family home lot sizes): Failed in Reading, 43.77% to 56.23%.
Question 8 (recreational marijuana sales repeal): Failed in Reading, 25.46% to 74.54%.
Question 9 (2024 gun law referendum): Passed in Reading, 74.05% to 25.95%.
State and federal offices
U.S. Senator: Ed Markey (Democrat)
U.S. Representative: Dan Koh (Democrat)
Governor: Maura Healey (Democrat)
Lieutenant Governor: Kim Driscoll (Democrat)
Attorney General: Andrea Joy Campbell (Democrat)
Secretary of State: William Francis Galvin (Democrat)
Treasurer: Deborah B. Goldberg (Democrat)
Auditor: Diana DiZoglio (Democrat)
Governor’s Councillor: Terrence Kennedy (Democrat)
State Senator: Kate Lipper-Garabedian (Democrat)
Register of Probate: Tara DiCristofaro (Democrat)
District Attorney: Marian T. Ryan (Democrat)
These are unofficial results as reported by the Town Clerk’s office and are subject to certification. Figures reflect how Reading voted and do not confirm statewide outcomes.
Graphic by the Town of Reading.
