Tag: ballot measures
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Arizona campaign submits 421,451 signatures for initiative to limit Empowerment Scholarship Account eligibility and spending
In Arizona, the Protect Education, Accountability Now campaign submitted 421,451 signatures to the Arizona secretary of state on July 2 for its initiative. It was the only campaign among the six initiatives filed for the November 2026 election to submit signatures for review. Of the six initiatives, two were initiated constitutional amendments, and four were…
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Voters to decide at least three abortion-related ballot measures in 2026
In 2026, voters will decide three ballot measures related to abortion policy in Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia. Additional measures could qualify for the ballot in Colorado and Idaho. Two out of the three abortion-related ballot measures would provide for the constitutional right to an abortion. In Nevada, voters will decide Question 6, which would provide…
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Nebraska campaign submits signatures for initiative to raise legislative threshold for changing voter-approved measures and initiative process laws
Respect Nebraska Voters, the campaign behind an initiative to require a four-fifths legislative vote both to change laws governing the initiative and referendum process and to amend or repeal voter-approved initiatives, submitted more than 186,000 signatures on July 2. The initiated constitutional amendment would increase the vote threshold from two-thirds to four-fifths to change or…
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Over the past two weeks, 21 new ballot measures were certified in five states
As of June 23, 142 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 39 states, 27 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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Arizona legislature adds seven measures to the November ballot, bringing the total to 10 ballot measures for voters to decide
The Arizona State Legislature approved seven ballot measures for the Nov. 2026 ballot before adjourning in the early morning hours on June 13, 2026. To place a measure on the statewide ballot, both chambers of the state legislature must approve the bill by a simple majority vote. The bill does not need to be signed…
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Rhode Island voters will weigh in on five bond issues in Nov. 2026 included in the state's budget
Rhode Island voters will decide on five bond issues in the November 2026 election. The five bond measures would approve a total of $600 million in general obligation bonds. The bond issues would fund housing development, higher education facilities, economic infrastructure development, environmental protection, and historical preservation. A general obligation bond is a debt backed…
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California voters set to decide third ballot measure since 2012 to maintain top marginal tax on high incomes to fund public education
The California Secretary of State announced that a ballot initiative to make permanent the state’s top marginal tax rates on higher incomes, which are set to expire in 2031, has qualified for the November ballot. This will be the third ballot initiative related to this income tax, which was enacted in 2012 with the approval…
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California initiative to require healthcare union members to approve of union political spending qualifies for the November ballot
A ballot initiative, sponsored by the California Hospital Association (CHA), to require healthcare labor unions to inform members annually how member dues are being spent on political activities, specifically spending on state and local ballot measures, and require a majority of members to approve such expenditures qualified for the November ballot on June 5. The…
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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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Louisiana voters to decide constitutional amendment authorizing use of public funds for the inspection and replacement of drinking water utility lines
The Louisiana State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment related to the use of public funds for drinking water service lines to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 31, 2026. In Louisiana, a two-thirds vote is required during a single session to place a constitutional amendment on the…