As of July 11, 2023, 33 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in eight states for elections in 2023. That’s nine more measures than the average number (24) certified at this point in other odd-numbered years from 2011 to 2021. The number certified—33—also ties with 2021 for the highest number of any of those years.

For 2024, 44 statewide measures have been certified in 21 states. That’s one more measure than the average number certified at this point from 2010 to 2022.

Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity.

Two new measures were certified for the 2023 ballot last week, both in Maine:

• Maine “Right to Repair Law” Vehicle Data Access Requirement Initiative

• Maine Voter Approval of Borrowing Above $1 Billion by State Entities and Electric Cooperatives Initiative

There were no new measures certified for the 2024 ballot last week.

Campaigns for two initiatives submitted signatures, which are pending verification for Nov. 2023. Ohio must report the status of the two initiatives by July 25.

• Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2023)
• Ohio Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative (2023)

Campaigns for two initiatives submitted signatures, which are pending verification for Nov. 2024.

• California Prohibit State Limitations on Local Rent Control Initiative (2024)
• Michigan $15 Minimum Wage Initiative (2024)

Additional reading:

• Ballotpedia’s Tuesday Count for 2024