All of this could impact the turnout for the 2026 Massachusetts statewide election. Audit Frustration and Legislative AccountabilityIn the last election, voters overwhelmingly authorized State Auditor Diana DiZoglio to conduct an audit of the Massachusetts Legislature. Other proposed ballot questions for the 2026 election include repealing the state’s gas tax, reversing the recently enacted gun law, and ending lawmaker stipends. Most of the questions will not meet the requirements to appear on the ballot, but some will. If voters are going to decide these important issues on the ballot, why do we need to pay lawmakers?