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The Massachusetts general election, 2012 was held on November 6, 2012, throughout Massachusetts. Primary elections took place on September 6, 2012.
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The Massachusetts general election, 2012 was held on November 6, 2012, throughout Massachusetts. Primary elections took place on September 6, 2012.
There were three statewide ballot questions, all initiatives. [1]
| Number | Initiative Title | Subject | Description | Status | Yes | No |
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| Question 1 | Massachusetts Right to Repair Initiative [2] | Business Regulation | Vehicle owner and business protections | Passed | 74% | 12% |
| Question 2 | Massachusetts Death with Dignity Initiative [3] | Assisted Death | Establishes as right to death with dignity | Defeated | 46% | 48% |
| Question 3 | Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative [4] | Medical Marijuana | Would allow for the use of medical marijuana in the state | Passed | 60% | 35% |
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