Author: Ryan Byrne
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Voters in at least five jurisdictions will decide ballot measures related to data centers in 2026
In 2026, voters in multiple states will decide on at least five local ballot measures related to data center development, including one to allow data center development, and four to limit, prohibit, or create additional steps for data center development. In addition to these local measures, a state ballot initiative has been proposed in Ohio…
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Over the past two weeks, nine ballot measures certified across Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, and West Virginia
As of March 17, 80 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 33 states, six more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The last signature…
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Over the past two weeks, ballot measures certified in New Mexico and Wisconsin, signatures for initiatives submitted in California and Colorado
As of March 3, 71 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 32 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The last signature…
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Over the past two weeks, bail-related ballot measure certified in Indiana, and signatures submitted for redistricting initiative in Utah
As of Feb. 18, 67 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 32 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The last signature…
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Janesville, Wisconsin, voters to decide Nov. 3, 2026, initiative requiring approval for development projects exceeding $450 million at GM/JATCO site, such as proposed data center
Voters in Janesville, Wisconsin, will decide on a ballot initiative on Nov. 3, 2026, that would require voter approval before a proposed $8 billion data center can be developed. On Feb. 9, 2026, the Janesville City Council voted to include the ballot initiative on the general election ballot. No Janesville Data Center organized the petition…
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Over the past two weeks, constitutional amendments were certified in Colorado and Wisconsin, and signatures were submitted for initiatives in Maine and Oklahoma
As of Feb. 4, 65 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 32 states, eight more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: One constitutional amendment,…
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Over the past two weeks, four constitutional amendments were certified in Virginia, and signatures were submitted for an initiative in Alaska
As of Jan. 21, 62 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 31 states, eight more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The next signature…
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Wyoming Supreme Court rules abortion is a healthcare decision right under 2012's Amendment A, which was proposed in response to Obamacare
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 6, 2026, that abortion constitutes a healthcare decision protected under a constitutional provision guaranteeing the right to make one’s own healthcare decisions. On Nov. 6, 2012, voters approved Amendment A, which provided that "Each competent adult shall have the right to make his or her own health care…
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Over the past two weeks, two new ballot measures were certified in Alaska and Oregon, and signatures were verified for 11 indirect initiatives in Massachusetts
As of Jan. 7, 58 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 30 states, five more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years from 2014 to 2024. Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The next signature deadline for ballot…
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Shasta County voters to decide on charter amendment requiring voter ID and hand-counting ballots, and appeals court invalidates Huntington Beach voter ID measure
In California, two recent actions have involved local ballot measures proposing voter ID requirements. In Shasta County, a citizen-initiated charter amendment addressing voter ID and other election administration policies qualified for the June 2, 2026, ballot. In Huntington Beach, a state Court of Appeal ruled that a voter-approved charter amendment requiring voter ID violated state…