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Civil Politics (10/16/26): A Conversation with Elizabeth Dionne, Candidate for Mass State Treasurer (plus Q5!)
On tonight show we got to speak with Elizabeth Dionne, Republican candidate for State Massachusetts State Treasurer. The Treasurer is a position that most people don't know about, but is really important to think about!
A reminder to all Mass residents: Early Voting started on October 17th, and mail in ballots are being sent out to everyone. Remember to vote as soon as you can through ballot drop off, mail, or early voting. If you aren't registered, you have until October 24th!
To find out more about Elizabeth Dionne:
Webwite: https://votedionne.com (https://votedionne.com/)
Twitter: @VoteDionneMA (https://x.com/VoteDionneMA)
TikTok: tiktok.com/@votedionnema (https://www.tiktok.com/@votedionnema)
Facebook: fb.com/votedionne (https://www.facebook.com/votedionne/)
Further Reading:
Why progressives should vote for a Republican for Treasurer - LINK (https://www.cambridgeday.com/2026/10/09/progressives-vote-republican-treasurer/)
Forward Party Candidate Pledge - LINK (https://www.forwardparty.com/pledge/)
Watchdog: Massachusetts Treasurer’s Office hiding $450 million in unclaimed property - LINK (Boston Herald) (https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/10/06/watchdog-massachusetts-treasurers-office-hiding-450-million-in-unclaimed-property/)
Question 5: State Revenue Limit & Rebate - LINK (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/2026-Information-for-voters/2026-ballot-question5.htm)
Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)
Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/)
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10 Oct 2026
Civil Politics (10/9/26): Three, Four, Ballot Qs More
Further Reading:
Question 3: Change to State Primary Elections to Open Primary (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/2026-Information-for-voters/2026-ballot-question3.htm)
Question 4: Election Same Day Registration (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/2026-Information-for-voters/2026-ballot-question4.htm)
Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)
Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/)
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3 Oct 2026
Civil Politics (10/2/26): One, Two, Mass Ballot Qs
Its october in an election year, so its time for ballot questions!! This episode we cover Questions 1 (expanding the open records law) and 2 (allow public defenders to unionize)
Further Reading:
Trump's $500 Obamacare 'rebate' checks land in prime political battlegrounds - LINK (https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/trumps-500-obamacare-rebate-checks-land-prime-political-battlegrounds-2026-10-01/)
Information for Voters - 2026 Ballot Questions - LINK (https://ma.omniballot.us/sites/25/vg/app/vig/voter-guide/info)
Question 1: Mass. initiative would put governor and lawmakers under state public records law - LINK (https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/30/massachusetts-public-records-law-election-ballot-q1-gov-legislature)
Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)
Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/)
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