It's a Tie! Question 4 Draws in Dedham

Originally published Nov. 9, 2016

DEDHAM, MA — What are the odds of a draw?

While Question 4 passed statewide, it was a bit closer in Dedham. In fact, it was as close as you can get with without one side taking a lead.

According to the unofficial results from the Dedham Town Clerk's office, both yes and no gathered 7,119 votes. 303 voters left the question blank.

Question 4 asked voters to legalize Marijuana.

In the other questions, Dedham went with the state in defeating Question 1, which would have created another slot parlor license; against Question 2, an initiative to lift the charter school cap, and in support of Question 3, which changes the laws for farm animal captivity.

Here's the Dedham vote breakdown for the ballot questions:

Question 1

• Yes - 5,219
• N0 - 8,561
• Blanks - 761

Question 2

• Yes - 5,145
• No - 8,978
• Blanks - 418

Question 3

• Yes - 11,125
• No - 2,989
• Blanks - 427

Question 4

• Yes - 7,119
• No - 7,119
• Blanks - 303