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Ballot question

Town of Chester Proposal 2: appointed Superintendent of Highways

On the ballot in
Town of Chester
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the position of Superintendent of Highways be changed from an elected position to an appointed position with a term of two years?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote changes the town's Superintendent of Highways from an elected office to an appointed position with a two-year term.

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps the Superintendent of Highways an elected office.

Sources

The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.