How are Maura Healey and Mike Minogue voting on 9 Mass. ballot questions?

Nine ballot questions are up for debate this November in Massachusetts. Voters are weighing how they feel about the issues, including Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and her Republican challenger, Mike Minogue.

During our @Issue Sit Down with each candidate, we asked them how they planned to approach each question in the final days of this election cycle.

Question 1: Expanding the Public Records Law

The proposed law would make most records held the Legislature and the Office of the Governor public records under the Massachusetts Public Records Law.

Both Governor Healey and Mike Minogue are supporters of this.

Question 2: Collective bargaining for public defenders

This proposed law would specify that employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services are permitted to engage in collective bargaining with their employer.

Healey said she is "still looking at that one," while Minogue said he would "learn more about it," but added, "I don't like what happened last year. There was no fairness in the negotiation. They were only getting $68 an hour," referencing a previous work stoppage with bar advocates.

Question 3: All-party primary elections

This proposed law would eliminate political party primaries for state elections and instead establish a system where there would be a single, all-party primary in which all candidates, regardless of their party affiliation, would be listed on one ballot, and voters could vote for any candidate on the ballot.

On this issue, both Healey and Minogue had extended thoughts to share.

"There are some real questions that have been raised about this concept of changing the primary system, because it would disadvantage women and people of color, and people who can't afford to self-fund their campaigns," Healey said.

"That could be difficult in a state that's so dominated by one party. However, I'm an independent, I was an independent for 19 years, so in concept — but I'm against it, because I don't think it's going to happen that way," said Minogue.

Question 4: Election Day registration

The proposed law would permit eligible individuals to register to vote or update their voter registration address on Election Day.

Healey responded "Absolutely," while Minogue provided some added thoughts.

"If there is a requirement for some type of validation of who you are," said Minogue. "But if they don't have that, then I'm against it, because it can change the vote."

Have you done your homework on the long list of ballot questions? We're here to help you understand what each initiative asks.

Question 5: State revenue limit and rebate

This proposed law would change the limit on how much revenue the state can collect in a given year.

"I support 62F and how it operates, I think the change that some want to make is to allow that to happen more frequently, and I think that what people got to look at is what that means to revenue in terms of how your schools are funded, your roads and bridges," said Healey.

"All for that, because the clause 62F was supposed to be a cap and a support so that our government just can't keep taking all our money," said Minogue.

Question 6: Natural resource conservation fund

This proposed law would establish a Nature for All Fund that, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, would receive 50% of state taxes collected from the sale of sporting goods, recreational vehicles and golf courses for the first year of its operation.

Healey says she is a "strong yes on 6," while Minogue explained why he was against the idea.

"I don't think we should be taxing any more people. I don't trust the system anymore with the government, all the money we give them is just wasted," said Minogue.

Question 7: Single-family homes

This proposed law would allow single-family homes to be built in a residentially zoned area as long as the land on which it is to be constructed is at least 5,000 square feet, has at least 50 feet of land bordering the street, road, or public way that it faces, and has access to public sewer and water services.

On this issue, both Healey and Minogue seem supportive.

"Hard yes," said Healey. "We need more housing."

"I am open to it, but the problem won't be solved," said Minogue.

Question 8: Prohibiting retail sale of adult recreational use marijuana

The proposed law would change the type and amount of marijuana that may legally be possessed in Massachusetts by repealing the laws that legalize, regulate, and tax the retail sale of adult recreational marijuana in Massachusetts.

Both Healey and Minogue are saying "no" to repealing the law.

"No, the cannabis industry is important," said Healey.

"I am not in favor of repealing it," said Minogue.

Question 9: Firearms regulation

The law makes a number of changes to Massachusetts laws governing firearms. The question asks if the law should be left in place or repealed.

"I think that our gun laws should stay in place, that's a big difference in this race," said Healey, who plans to vote yes.

"The way it's set up now is people are assumed guilty until proven innocent, and that doesn't work. Let's let the people go back through it," said Minogue, who signaled he would vote no on leaving the law in place.

You can listen to the full @Issue interviews with Healey and Minogue on our website and wherever you get your podcasts.