Coalition for Healthy Democracy
@healthydemocracyma.bsky.social
Advocating for All Party Primaries in Massachusetts with a ballot initiative coming to the November 2026 ballot.
[One ballot initiative] really strikes at the heart of the democratic process — creating an all-party state primary… [it] would ensure a more inclusive, competitive political process.
-- Lowell Sun Editorial Board: www.lowellsun.com/2025/12/03/e...
-- Lowell Sun Editorial Board: www.lowellsun.com/2025/12/03/e...
Editorial: Ballot measure would transform primary elections
Proposed Massachusetts referendum questions wending their way through the qualifying process for the 2026 state ballot represent some interesting possibilities. One would lower the state income tax…
www.lowellsun.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
[One ballot initiative] really strikes at the heart of the democratic process — creating an all-party state primary… [it] would ensure a more inclusive, competitive political process.
-- Lowell Sun Editorial Board: www.lowellsun.com/2025/12/03/e...
-- Lowell Sun Editorial Board: www.lowellsun.com/2025/12/03/e...
“The ballot question with the greatest potential impact on Massachusetts politics is a proposal for all-party primaries in state elections.”
— Boston Globe Editorial Board
The Globe highlights the need for more competitive legislative elections.
Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/o...
— Boston Globe Editorial Board
The Globe highlights the need for more competitive legislative elections.
Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/o...
Abundance of ballot questions points to deep dissatisfaction with Legislature’s pace - The Boston Globe
Flurry of ballot questions indicate a deep dissatisfaction with the way the Legislature does business.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
“The ballot question with the greatest potential impact on Massachusetts politics is a proposal for all-party primaries in state elections.”
— Boston Globe Editorial Board
The Globe highlights the need for more competitive legislative elections.
Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/o...
— Boston Globe Editorial Board
The Globe highlights the need for more competitive legislative elections.
Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/o...
Today only Democrats and Republicans are “major parties” in MA.
The All-Party Primary makes it easier for new parties to qualify—expanding voter choice without creating spoilers.
FAQ: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
The All-Party Primary makes it easier for new parties to qualify—expanding voter choice without creating spoilers.
FAQ: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
Frequently Asked Questions - The Coalition for Healthy Democracy
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coalition for Healthy Democracy and the All-Party Primaries Q: Why did you start this campaign for All-Party Primaries? A: Massachusetts has the least competitive…
coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org
December 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Today only Democrats and Republicans are “major parties” in MA.
The All-Party Primary makes it easier for new parties to qualify—expanding voter choice without creating spoilers.
FAQ: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
The All-Party Primary makes it easier for new parties to qualify—expanding voter choice without creating spoilers.
FAQ: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
The All-Party Primary levels the playing field:
– All candidates appear on one ballot
– Endorsements from any party can appear on the ballot
– Smaller parties gain real visibility
See how it works: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
– All candidates appear on one ballot
– Endorsements from any party can appear on the ballot
– Smaller parties gain real visibility
See how it works: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
Frequently Asked Questions - The Coalition for Healthy Democracy
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coalition for Healthy Democracy and the All-Party Primaries Q: Why did you start this campaign for All-Party Primaries? A: Massachusetts has the least competitive…
coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org
December 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The All-Party Primary levels the playing field:
– All candidates appear on one ballot
– Endorsements from any party can appear on the ballot
– Smaller parties gain real visibility
See how it works: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
– All candidates appear on one ballot
– Endorsements from any party can appear on the ballot
– Smaller parties gain real visibility
See how it works: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
Want a healthier democracy in Massachusetts?
Volunteer to spread the word about All-Party Primaries and our ballot initiative!
Sign up: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/volunteer
Volunteer to spread the word about All-Party Primaries and our ballot initiative!
Sign up: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/volunteer
Volunteer Sign Up - The Coalition for Healthy Democracy
Help Put Democracy on the Ballot Massachusetts deserves a government that works for all of us — not just the politically powerful. But right now, we have the least competitive elections and…
coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org
December 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Want a healthier democracy in Massachusetts?
Volunteer to spread the word about All-Party Primaries and our ballot initiative!
Sign up: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/volunteer
Volunteer to spread the word about All-Party Primaries and our ballot initiative!
Sign up: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/volunteer
All-Party Primaries increases voter turnout, makes for more competitive elections and changes incentives for politicians to make more progress.
See the evidence: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/research
See the evidence: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/research
Research - The Coalition for Healthy Democracy
Research on All-Party Primaries Micatka, Tolbert & Boatright, “All Candidate Primaries, Open Primaries, and Voter Turnout.” Journal of Political Institutions and Political Economy. 2024 | Finds that…
coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org
December 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
All-Party Primaries increases voter turnout, makes for more competitive elections and changes incentives for politicians to make more progress.
See the evidence: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/research
See the evidence: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/research
Massachusetts has the least competitive elections in the nation:
– 52% of races uncontested
– Another 145 effectively decided in low-turnout primaries
Voters deserve real choices.
– 52% of races uncontested
– Another 145 effectively decided in low-turnout primaries
Voters deserve real choices.
December 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Massachusetts has the least competitive elections in the nation:
– 52% of races uncontested
– Another 145 effectively decided in low-turnout primaries
Voters deserve real choices.
– 52% of races uncontested
– Another 145 effectively decided in low-turnout primaries
Voters deserve real choices.
Massachusetts voters deserve meaningful choices and accountable elections. Our FAQ breaks down how All-Party Primaries work—and why so many civic and community leaders are supporting this reform.
➡️ Read the FAQ: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
➡️ Read the FAQ: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
Frequently Asked Questions - The Coalition for Healthy Democracy
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coalition for Healthy Democracy and the All-Party Primaries Q: Why did you start this campaign for All-Party Primaries? A: Massachusetts has the least competitive…
coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Massachusetts voters deserve meaningful choices and accountable elections. Our FAQ breaks down how All-Party Primaries work—and why so many civic and community leaders are supporting this reform.
➡️ Read the FAQ: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
➡️ Read the FAQ: coalitionforhealthydemocracy.org/frequently-a...
The Lowell Sun nails it!
"[One ballot initiative] really strikes at the heart of the democratic process — creating an all-party state primary… [it] would ensure a more inclusive, competitive political process."
-- Lowell Sun Editorial Board: www.lowellsun.com/2025/12/03/e...
"[One ballot initiative] really strikes at the heart of the democratic process — creating an all-party state primary… [it] would ensure a more inclusive, competitive political process."
-- Lowell Sun Editorial Board: www.lowellsun.com/2025/12/03/e...
Editorial: Ballot measure would transform primary elections
Proposed Massachusetts referendum questions wending their way through the qualifying process for the 2026 state ballot represent some interesting possibilities. One would lower the state income tax…
www.lowellsun.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Lowell Sun nails it!
"[One ballot initiative] really strikes at the heart of the democratic process — creating an all-party state primary… [it] would ensure a more inclusive, competitive political process."
-- Lowell Sun Editorial Board: www.lowellsun.com/2025/12/03/e...
"[One ballot initiative] really strikes at the heart of the democratic process — creating an all-party state primary… [it] would ensure a more inclusive, competitive political process."
-- Lowell Sun Editorial Board: www.lowellsun.com/2025/12/03/e...