So You Want to Propose a Ballot Question? An Introductory Webinar on Proposing, Defending, and Winning a Massachusetts Ballot Question Campaign
June 12, 2023
Please view our introductory webinar on the legal requirements, strategic considerations, and campaign strategies to propose or oppose a ballot question in Massachusetts. Foley Hoag Partners Tad Heuer and Andrew London were joined by Lynda Tocci of the Dewey Square Group and Meredith Lerner Moghimi of MLM Strategies to provide an overview of the ballot question process including legal, political, and fundraising considerations. Our panelists have deep experience and diverse expertise helping ballot question committees and other interested parties avoid potential pitfalls for these statewide, high-profile campaigns. Among other topics, the panelists addressed:
The Legal Requirements
What can be included in a ballot question?
The timeline for proposing/opposing questions
Political Considerations
When to consider a ballot question?
Strategies for meeting signature thresholds
Funding a Ballot Question Campaign
When you should form a ballot question committee?
Strategies to raise funds for a ballot question campaign.
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