Author: Nicole Fisher
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Ohio voters to decide voter ID amendment in November, one of five voter ID ballot measures in 2026
Ohio voters will decide on a constitutional amendment related to voter identification requirements, including photo ID requirements for in-person voting, on Nov. 3, 2026. The amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 10 (SJR 10), was introduced by Sen. Jane Timken (R-29) and Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R-2). It passed the Senate by 22-9 on June 3, 2026, with…
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North Dakota voters to decide single-subject requirement for future constitutional amendments on June 9
On June 9, North Dakota voters will decide Constitutional Amendment 1, which would, if approved, create a single-subject rule for future constitutional amendments. A single-subject rule is a requirement for ballot measures to address a single subject, topic, or issue. Constitutional Amendment 1 would also establish a separate-vote requirement for legislatively referred constitutional amendments. This…
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Signatures submitted for Michigan initiative that would prohibit certain entities from political spending
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics, a campaign supporting a ballot initiative that would prohibit certain organizations and individuals from making campaign contributions, submitted an estimated 562,000 signatures to the Michigan secretary of state's office on May 27, 2026. The campaign needs 356,958 valid signatures to qualify for the November 2026 ballot. Christy McGillivray, the…
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Missouri voters to decide amendment to establish Show-Me Prosperity Investment Fund to reduce and eliminate state taxes
Missouri voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to create the Show-Me Prosperity Investment Fund, which would grow through state investments until its earnings could replace tax revenue, with the goal of reducing and eventually eliminating state taxes. The amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 95, passed the state Legislature. The Senate approved it 22-7 on March…
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Missouri voters to decide constitutional amendment to require election of county sheriffs
Missouri voters will decide a constitutional amendment to require the election of county sheriffs in most counties. The amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 87 (SJR 87), which was introduced by Sen. Jill Carter (R-32), passed the state legislature on May 15, 2026. The House passed the measure by 95-46, and the Senate passed the measure by…
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North Dakota voters to decide amendment requiring schools to provide free meals
North Dakota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would require schools to provide free meals to students. The initiative, sponsored by Together for School Meals, would amend the constitution to require all public schools to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to students each school day. Under the amendment, schools that…
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Vermont constitutional amendment on equal protection of the law headed to November ballot
Vermont voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would provide "that the people are guaranteed equal protection under the law." The constitutional amendment would also add language prohibiting the denial of rights to a person based on their race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin. On May…
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Signatures submitted for Missouri initiative requiring voter approval for certain legislative changes to initiative process and voter-approved laws
In Missouri, signatures were submitted for an initiative that would establish the citizen initiative and referendum process as fundamental rights and prohibit the state legislature from “weakening citizens’ initiative and referendum powers.” If enough signatures are found valid, the amendment will appear on the Nov. 2026 ballot. On May 3, Respect MO Voters, the campaign…
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Ohio voters to decide local measures on May 5, including Columbus crisis response system amendment and Richland County solar and wind energy referendum
Ballotpedia is covering seven local measures on Ohio ballots on May 5, 2026, including measures in Columbus, as well as in Lucas and Richland counties. In Lucas County, voters are deciding on two countywide property tax measures: one to fund the public safety communications system and another to fund the zoo. Voters are also deciding…
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Signatures submitted for California initiative to require background checks and sexual assault reporting by rideshare companies
Signatures were submitted for a California initiative that would require rideshare companies to conduct background checks and investigations related to sexual assault. If enough signatures are validated, voters will decide on the initiative on Nov. 3, 2026. The campaign supporting the initiative, Alliance Against Corporate Abuse, submitted approximately 1,100,000 signatures on April 23, 2026. In…