Massachusetts’ most heavily funded ballot initiative in 2026 is ballot Question 3, meant to shift most elections from a party-based primary system to an all-party primary. According to recent WGBH reporting, Question 3 is being funded largely by five private equity executives, for example, Randy Peeler of Berkshire Partners, who contributed $1 million. The uber-wealthy people supporting this question are far outspending the opponents of the measure.
Before you vote, ask yourself: why would billionaires be so interested in eliminating our traditional party primaries? The answer is that eliminating party primaries gives ultra-rich candidates or those who are backed by the ultra-rich a distinct advantage. It would create a system where candidates need to elevate themselves as quickly as possible, and to a much larger audience. Those who can raise the most money as quickly as possible are more likely to succeed. A yes vote on Question 3 would harm the ability of people who work for a living or whose interests are not aligned with billionaires to compete for elected office.
Vote “no” on Question 3. Instead, work to support ranked-choice voting, which is a measure that would truly promote competitive elections that better reflect the will of the voters.
Elaine Fronhofer, co-founder of Valley Action Indivisible
Amherst