Tag: ballot measures
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Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2, 2026
Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2, 2026, ranging from school bonds and parcel taxes to data center bans and election administration changes. The statewide primary is historically the second-largest election date for local ballot measures in California, behind only the November general election in even-numbered years.…
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North Carolina voters to decide on two measures related to property and income tax limits on the November 2026 ballot
The North Carolina State Legislature approved two constitutional amendments related to property and income tax limits for the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed both amendments on May 20, 2026. In North Carolina, a 60% vote is required during a single legislative session for the North Carolina General Assembly to place a…
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Nebraska expands foreign funding ban for ballot measures, enacts four other election laws in 2026 session
The Nebraska Legislature adjourned its regular session on April 17 after enacting five election-related bills, all of which Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed. Among those bills was LB 1075, which expands the state’s ban on foreign contributions to ballot measure committees. In 2022, Nebraska enacted a law banning direct and indirect contributions to ballot measure…
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Over the past two weeks, seven new ballot measures were certified in three states — California, Missouri, and Oklahoma
As of April 28, 99 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 36 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 most recent…
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Legislatures in 12 states set to adjourn in May as lawmakers consider at least 60 potential legislative ballot measures
Legislatures in 12 states—Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Vermont—are set to adjourn in May 2026. In the coming weeks, lawmakers in these states will decide whether to advance measures to the statewide ballot. Across these states, at least 60 potential ballot measures have already completed at least…
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Nebraska becomes second state to enact or expand a foreign funding ban for ballot measures this year
On April 15, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed LB 1075, a bill expanding the state’s ban on foreign contributions to ballot measure committees. In 2022, Nebraska enacted a law banning direct and indirect contributions to ballot measure committees, which Nebraska calls ballot question committees, from foreign citizens, governments, businesses, and political parties. LB 1075…
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Over the past two weeks, 10 new ballot measures were certified in six states — Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, and Oklahoma
As of April 14, 94 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 36 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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Georgia General Assembly places constitutional amendments on the 2026 ballot to fund emergency response systems and require nonpartisan elections for probate judges
The Georgia General Assembly voted to place two constitutional amendments on the November 2026 statewide ballot. The measures address restricted-use funds and the state’s judicial selection process. 9-1-1 Fund The first measure would allow the General Assembly to create and allocate revenue to the Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund. Money allocated to the fund could…
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Over the past two weeks, four new ballot measures certified in Alaska, Georgia, and New Hampshire
As of March 31, 84 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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New Hampshire voters to decide amendment to eliminate register of probate references from state constitution; similar measure failed two-thirds requirement in 2022
New Hampshire voters will be deciding on a constitutional amendment to eliminate references to the register of probate from the New Hampshire Constitution. It will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. The amendment, Concurrent Resolution 13, was introduced by Rep. Dennis Mannion (R) on Dec. 1, 2025. In order for a constitutional amendment to…