An Act relative to random placement for candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots

This bill requires that candidate names on Massachusetts primary and state ballots be listed in a random order determined by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. It also mandates the removal of any text or symbols that identify a candidate as an incumbent or a candidate for re-election. These changes aim to standardize ballot presentation by eliminating potential visual cues that might influence voters based on a candidate's current office-holding status. The provisions would become effective on January 1, 2024, applying to all future elections held after that date.