# US state-level firearm ballot measures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-state-level-firearm-ballot-measures
> Updated: 2026-10-25T11:12:41.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In the November elections, voters in Idaho and Massachusetts will face different ballot questions regarding firearms. 

In Idaho, House Bill 932 presents a nonbinding advisory question asking voters to select an official state gun from six historic options, including the Winchester Model 1894, the M1 Garand, and the Colt M1911. The designation is intended as a symbolic gesture and would require a subsequent legislative vote to become official.

Conversely, Massachusetts voters will face a referendum concerning firearm regulations. The measure seeks to uphold a 2024 law requiring the serialization and registration of all firearms and expanding the ban on ‘assault-style’ guns. The referendum was triggered by opponents gathering sufficient petition signatures.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Massachusetts and Idaho present opposing firearm ballot questions

Massachusetts and Idaho voters face opposing firearm-related ballot questions this November, ranging from gun registration and bans to selecting an official state firearm.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/massachusetts-and-idaho-present-opposing-firearm-ballot-questions

### 2026-10-21: Idaho voters to consider advisory question on official state gun

Idaho voters will face a non-binding advisory question this November to select an official state gun from several historical firearm options.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/idaho-voters-to-consider-advisory-question-on-official-state-gun

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