November's not so far away, as any number of presidential campaign ads will remind you daily from here on out. However, there are a few boxes on the Massachusetts ballot that could have a much more personal impact on you and yours come Nov. 8.

No doubt you'll be seeing a slew of ad spots for and against these ballot questions, too (if you haven't been seeing them already). Election Day is tomorrow, and Patch has your overview of the four big, statewide ballot initiatives coming up and a brief look at the forces fighting for and against them. You can also read Patch's breakdown of exactly how much Massachusetts' ballot questions cost (hint: it's in the tens of millions).

Subscribe to our Beacon Hill Patch for the latest in State Government news Ballot Question 1: More Slots Licenses The Question "Expanding slot machine gaming. A 'yes' vote would allow a second slots parlor to exist in Massachusetts. The 2011 gambling law currently allows for up to three resort casinos and one slots parlor. The slots parlor license is owned by Penn National Gaming, which operates Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville."

READ MORE: Question 1: Slots Parlor Proposal Creates Rift in Revere The Players



The man behind the ballot push, according to The Boston Globe, is a "secretive" developer who's been buying up property near Suffolk Downs, with hopes to build a luxury hotel and gambling facility there. Opposed is Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo, whose city would be directly impacted. Staying tellingly neutral are other big gaming figures in the state, who would face increased competition should the ballot initiative succeed, the Globe reports. There is also a formalized opposition to the measure from the newly formed Committee for Sustainable and Responsible Economic Development.

Ballot Question 2: More Charter Schools The Question

