2026 United States ballot measures

2026 United States ballot measures
April 18 to November 3, 2026

The following is a list of ballot measures, whether initiated by legislators or citizens, which were certified to appear on various states' ballots during the 2026 United States elections. The page includes those that did not make on the ballot but notes that status.

By state

Alabama

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Alabama Allow Judges to Deny Bail for Certain Weapon Discharges and Solicitation, Attempt, or Conspiracy to Commit Murder Amendment Remove the right of bail for the crimes of shooting or discharging a firearm, explosive, or other weapon into an occupied dwelling, building, railroad locomotive, railroad car, aircraft, automobile, truck, or watercraft, and for the solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder.[1] May 19 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Alabama Prohibit Diminishing District Attorney Compensation During Term of Office Amendment Prohibit the reduction of a district attorney's compensation during their term in office.[2] May 19 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Alabama Increase Age Limit for Walker County Judge of Probate from 70 to 75 Amendment Amend the Alabama Constitution to increase the age limit for the Walker County Judge of Probate from 70 to 75.[3] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Alaska

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Citizens On ballot Alaska Establish Campaign Contribution Limits for State and Local Elections Initiative Establish new campaign contribution limits for campaigns for state and local office, limiting an individuals max contributable in an election cycle to $2,000 to candidates, $4,000 for a joint-lieutenant governor ticket, or $5,000 for a political party, with Political parties allowed to contribute up to $4,000 for candidates and $5,000 to other parties or political groups.[4] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Citzens On ballot Alaska Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative Repeal Alaska Measure 2, eliminating the top-four primaries and ranked-choice voting general elections in Alaska, alongside the established campaign finance provisions requiring persons and entities contributing more than $2,000 derived from donations, contributions, dues, or gifts to disclose the true sources (as defined in law) of their political contributions.[5] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Arizona

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Arizona Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations and Require State DHS to Address Threats Measure Declares drug cartels to be terrorist organizations and requires the Arizona Department of Homeland Security do "everything within its authority to address the threat posed by drug cartels".[6] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Arizona Limit Local Tax Rate on Groceries to 2% of Base Price and Require Voter Approval to Increase Tax Rate Measure Prohibits local governments from imposing or increasing a tax on the sale of groceries without voter approval and capping the tax rate at 2%.[7] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Arizona Prohibit Taxes or Fees on Miles Traveled in Motor Vehicle Amendment Amend the state constitution to prohibit state and local governments from implementing any tax or fee based on vehicle miles traveled and enacting any rule or law to monitor or limit vehicle miles traveled without an individual’s consent[8] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Arkansas

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Arkansas Authorize Legislature to Create Programs for Economic Development Including Economic Development Districts Amendment Amend the state constitution to allow the legislature to create programs, including Economic Development Districts, and make loans and grants of public money to achieve the purposes of unemployment prevention, real estate improvement, and economic, transportation, commerce, and real estate development.[9] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Arkansas Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment Amend the state constitution to mandate that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections.[10] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Bond Measure Authorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund water-related infrastructure projects including water treatment and transportation, waste disposal, pollution abatement, drainage, irrigation, flood control, and wetlands and aquatic resources infrastructure.[11] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Arkansas Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment Expand the constitutional right to keep and bear arms to include for lawful hunting and recreational use or other lawful purposes, without limitation on the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, or firearm components stating that the right to keep and bear arms is "a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed".[12] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

California

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot California Eliminate State Officer Recall Successor Elections Amendment Amend the state constitution to eliminate the election of a successor when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law; allowing for the recalled officer to run again for the same office at the special election, if one is held; and authorize the lieutenant governor to fill the gubernatorial vacancy until the expired term, unless the vacancy occurred before the close of the nomination period for the next statewide election during the first two years of the governor’s term, in which a special election would be called and which the winner would serve the remainder of the term.[13] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot California Vote Requirements for Initiatives Requiring Supermajority Votes Amendment Amend the state constitution to mandate that citizen-initiated constitutional amendments proposing a higher vote threshold for future state or local ballot measures to meet the same higher threshold to pass (for example, a ballot initiative proposing a 60% requirement for certain other measures would itself require a 60% vote to pass).[14] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot California Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns Measure Repeal the 1988 ban on public financing of campaigns and allow for state and local governments to create programs that provide candidates with public funds under spending limits and eligibility rules.[15] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Colorado

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Citizens On ballot Colorado Penalties for Fentanyl Sale and Possession Initiative Establish higher felony classifications and mandatory penalties for the manufacturing, dispensing, sale, and possession of fentanyl and certain synthetic opioids;require court-ordered treatment for certain low-level fentanyl possession felony offenses; and revise sentencing provisions to limit exceptions for fentanyl-related distribution offenses that result in death.[16] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Citizens On ballot Colorado Require Life in Prison for Human Trafficking of Minors Measure Require life in prison without parole or release for persons convicted of human trafficking a child for sexual servitude.[17] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Citizens On ballot Colorado Notification of U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Certain Criminal Charges and Immigration Status Initiative Amend the Colorado Constitution to require state and local law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after charging an individual when the individual is not lawfully present in the United States, or if their immigration status cannot be determined after a reasonable effort by law enforcement; and either the individual is charged with a crime of violence, as defined by law, or the individual has been convicted of a prior felony.[18] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Citizens On ballot Colorado Prohibit Surgeries for Treatment in Response to Minors' Perception of Sex or Gender Measure Prohibit healthcare professionals from performing or providing surgeries to persons under age 18 for the purpose of “treatment in response to a minor’s perception of sex or gender” and prohibit the use of state or federal funds, Medicaid reimbursements, or insurance coverage to pay for such procedures.[19] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Citizens On ballot Colorado Prohibit Surgeries for Treatment in Response to Minors' Perception of Sex or Gender Measure Require student athletes to participate on men's or women's school and collegiate athletic teams that match their sex, defined as biological reproductive systems.[20] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Florida

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Florida Changes to Budget Stabilization Fund Amendment Amend the state constitution to increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of net general revenue, require an annual transfer to the fund equal to $750 million or 25% of the general revenue collections (whichever is lesser), and allow for the legislature to suspend the transfer under certain conditions.[21] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Florida Exempt Tangible Personal Property Used for Agriculture or Agritourism from Property Taxes Amendment Amend the state constitution to exempt tangible personal property, such as farm equipment or tools, from property taxes if the property is typically present on agricultural land, used for farming or agritourism activities, and owned by the landowner or leaseholder of the land.[22] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Georgia

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Georgia Increase Acre Limit for Agriculture and Timber Conservation Use Property Tax Classification Amendment Increase the maximum amount of land that a single owner can enroll in Georgia’s Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) program—from 2,000 to 4,000 acres.[23] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Hawaii

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Hawaii Increase Time for Senate to Act on Judicial Appointments Amendment Increase the timeframe for the state senate to consider and act on appointments of judges and justices from 30 days to 60 days for appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the senate is not in regular session or is soon to adjourn the regular session.[24] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Idaho

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Idaho HJR 4, Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment Amend the state constitution to hold that only the Idaho State Legislature shall have the authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances and remove the ability for citizens to initiate state statutes that would legalize these substances.[25] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Idaho HJR 6, English as Official State Language Amendment Amend the state constitution to designate English as the state's official language.[26] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Indiana

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Indiana Residency Requirements for City and Town Court Judges Amendment Requires city and town court judges to reside in either the county where the court is located or the bordering county closest to the court.[27] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Indiana Public Question 1, Bailable Offenses and Substantial Risk Standard Amendment Amend the Indiana Constitution to provide that offenses, other than murder or treason, are bailable "unless the accused poses a substantial risk to any other person or the community" if the presumption is strong and the state proves that no condition of release will protect the community.[28] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Kansas

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Kansas Elections for Supreme Court Justices Amendment Amend the state constitution to authorize the election of state Supreme Court justices, make justices' terms six years, and abolish the existing state Supreme Court nominating commission.[29] Aug 4 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Kansas Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment Amend the state constitution to state so that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote in state and local elections.[30] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Louisiana

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Louisiana Allow Parishes to Exempt Business Inventory from Property Taxation Amendment Allow for parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes.[31] Apr 18 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Louisiana Increase Judicial Retirement Age to 75 Years Amendment Amend the state constitution to increase the judicial retirement age from 70 to 75.[32] Apr 18 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Louisiana Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment Amend the state constitution to allow the Louisiana State Legislature to add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified civil service, such as transferring them from the classified to the unclassified civil service.[33] Apr 18 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Louisiana Repeal Certain Education Funds and Dedicate Revenues to Teachers' Retirement System Amendment Amend the state constitution to repeal the Education Excellence Fund, the Education Quality Trust Fund, and the Quality Education Support Fund, and instead apply the money in those funds to the Teachers' Retirement System.[34] Apr 18 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Louisiana St. George Community School System Authority Amendment Amend the state constitution to add the St. George Community School System, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, to the list of school systems that are regarded and treated as parishes for purposes of operating a school system.[35] Apr 18 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Louisiana Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment Raises the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level—a provision that freezes the assessed value of a home for eligible homeowners so that their property taxes do not increase due to rising property values—from $100,000 to $150,000.[36] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Maryland

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities Vacancies Amendment Amend the state constitution to authorize the chair of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities to appoint former members to temporarily fill vacancies or allow for the governor to appoint a substitute member or extend the term of an existing member.[37] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Massachusetts

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Citizens On ballot Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum Uphold House Bill 4885, which enacted several changes to the state's firearm regulations including: developing an electronic tracking system; prohibiting assault-style firearms (as defined in law); requiring safety certificates to obtain firearm permits; mandating serial numbers for firearms; allowing school administrators and licensed healthcare providers to request that a court issue an Extreme Risk Protection Order; and permitting courts to order firearm surrender when issuing Harassment Prevention Orders.[38] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Michigan

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Constitutional Convention Question On ballot Michigan Constitutional Convention Question Hold a state Constitutional Convention.[39] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Missouri

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Missouri Prohibit Abortion and Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Amendment Repeal Amendment 3, which enshrined abortion as a constitutional right up to fetal viability, and prohibit abortion, except in cases of medical emergency, fetal anomaly, rape, or incest, with cases of rape and incest only able to have an abortion performed before 12 weeks; Require parental consent for a minor seeking an abortion, except in cases of medical emergency where consent cannot be obtained; Prohibit fetal organ harvesting after an abortion - defined as the collection of fetal tissue, organs, or fluids for the purpose of selling or collecting for scientific purposes - except for paternity testing, determination of anomaly or condition of the unborn child, or for law enforcement purposes; Provide that women can access healthcare in cases of miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies; Provide for the general assembly to enact laws and regulations regarding the provision of abortions, abortion facilities, and abortion providers; and prohibit gender transition surgeries for minors under eighteen, and prohibit the prescribing of cross-sex hormones or puberty blocking drugs to minors under eighteen for the purposes of gender transition.[40] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Missouri Require Election of Jackson County Assessor Amendment Make the Jackson County Assessor an elected position by removing the constitutional exemption that currently allows the county to appoint the assessor.[41] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Automatic Ballot Referral On ballot Missouri Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation Amendment Renew the existing sales and use tax of 0.1% for 10 years to fund state parks and soil and water conservation programs.[42] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Require Approval in Each Congressional District for Citizen-Initiated Constitutional Amendments and Add Provisions on Petition Fraud and Foreign Contributions Amendment Require the majority of voters from each congressional district to approve initiative petitions to amend the constitution, prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to ballot measure campaigns, among other provisions.[43] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Nebraska

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Nebraska Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms Amendment Amend the state constitution to change the term limit for state legislators from two consecutive terms (eight years) to three consecutive terms (12 years).[44] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Nevada

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot Nevada Question 6, Right to Abortion Initiative Reaffirm Question 6, which would amend the state constitution to provide for a state constitutional right to an abortion, and for the state to regulate abortion after fetal viability, except where medically indicated to "protect the life or health of the pregnant patient".[45] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Citizens On ballot Nevada Question 7, Require Voter Identification Initiative Amend the state constitution to require that Nevada residents present a form of photo identification to verify their identity while voting in person, or to verify their identity using the last four digits of their driver's license or Social Security number when voting by mail.[46] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

New Mexico

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot New Mexico Eliminate Governor’s Pocket Veto and Require Veto Explanations Amendment Amend the state constitution to require bills to become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the required timeframe, eliminate the governor's pocket veto, and require the governor to provide a substantive explanation for vetoes.[47] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot New Mexico Board of Regents Nominating Committees Amendment Make changes to the Board of Regents including establishing nominating committees to provide lists of candidates; provide that student members are appointed from a list provided by student governing body, and; prohibit non-student members from changing political party twelve months preceding appointment.[48] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot New Mexico Establish Salary for State Legislators Amendment Establish a salary for state legislators equal to the annual median household income of the state.[49] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot New Mexico Repeal Separate Election Requirement for School Election Dates Amendment Repeal the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections, thus allowing school elections to be held on the same dates as partisan elections, such as statewide and federal elections.[50] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Bond Issue On ballot New Mexico Higher Education Improvements Bond Issue Authorize up to $230 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements and acquisitions at higher education institutions, special schools, and tribal schools, funded by a statewide property tax.[51] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Bond Issue On ballot New Mexico Library Acquisition Bond Issue Authorize up to $20 million in general obligation bonds for academic, public school, tribal, and public library resource acquisitions, funded by a statewide property tax.[52] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Bond Issue On ballot New Mexico Senior Citizen Facilities Bond Issue Aauthorize $30 million in general obligation bonds for senior citizen facility improvement, construction, and equipment acquisition projects, funded by a statewide property tax.[53] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

North Carolina

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot North Carolina Require Voter Identification Amendment Amend the state constitution to require photo identification to vote for all voters, not just those voting in person.[54] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

North Dakota

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot North Dakota Single-Subject Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure Creates a single-subject requirement for citizen initiated and legislatively referred constitutional amendments and prohibits the secretary of state from approving an initiative for circulation if the initiative is determined to include more than one subject.[55] Jun 9 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot North Dakota 60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure Requires citizen initiated or legislatively referred constitutional amendments to receive a 60% vote to be adopted.[56] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot North Dakota State Legislative Term Limits Amendment Limits state legislators to serving four complete four-year terms (16 years) in the state legislature regardless of chamber with a term less than four-years not counting toward the term limit. Reserves the ability for the state legislature to amend term limitations.[57] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Oklahoma

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Citizens On ballot Oklahoma State Question 832, $15 Minimum Wage Initiative Increases the minimum wage to $12 in 2027, $13.50 per hour in 2028, $15 per hour in 2029, and adjusting future increases based on changes to inflation. Remove certain exceptions from the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act that did not include certain workers (such as part-time employees, students, minors, farm and agricultural workers, domestic service workers, newspaper vendors and carriers, and feedstore employees) in the definition of 'employee'.[58] Jun 16 Awaiting official results

Oregon

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Citizens On ballot Oregon Increase to Gas Tax, Payroll Tax, and Vehicle Registration Fees Referendum Uphold targeted sections of House Bill 3991 (HB 3991), which increase the state's gas tax from $0.40 to $0.46, payroll tax for transportation from 0.1% to 0.2%, and vehicle registration fees.[59] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

South Dakota

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislative On ballot South Dakota Constitutional Amendment I, Medicaid Expansion Conditioned on 90% Federal Funding Amendment Amend the state constitution to remove the states obligation to provide Medicaid funding if federal funding for the program falls below 90% of the programs cost.[60] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot South Dakota Constitutional Amendment J, Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment Amend the state constitution to mandate that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in state and local elections.[61] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot South Dakota Constitutional Amendment K, Creation of Unclaimed Property Trust Fund Amendment (2026) Amend the state constitution to establish a trust fund for unclaimed property.[62] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot South Dakota Constitutional Amendment L, 60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure Require constitutional amendments to be approved by 60% of voters.[63] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Tennessee

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislative On ballot Tennessee Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights Amendment Replaces the existing list of rights for victims of crimes in the state constitution with a new list, including the rights to be present at all criminal proceedings, to be free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse throughout the criminal justice system, to be provided reasonable notice of all public criminal proceedings, to have the safety of the victim, the victim's family, and the general public considered before any parole decision is made, and to be treated with fairness to be heard in any proceeding involving release, plea, sentencing, disposition, and parole among other rights.[64] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot Tennessee Prohibit State Property Taxes Amendment Amend the state constitution to prohibit the legislature from enacting taxes on property.[65] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot Tennessee Remove Right to Bail for Certain Criminal Offenses Amendment Amend the state constitution to remove the right to bail in cases where the presumption of guilt is great and the defendant is accused of acts of terrorism, second-degree murder, aggravated rape of a child, grave torture, or any other offense for which a convicted individual could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85% of their sentence.[66] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Utah

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislative On ballot Utah 60% Vote Requirement for Ballot Initiatives to Increase or Expand Taxes Amendment Requires that citizen-initiated ballot measures to receive at least 60% voter approval to make certain tax-related changes, including imposing a new tax, expanding an existing tax to apply to additional items or transactions, increasing an existing tax rate, or adjusting a property tax rate in a way that reduces the rate less than it would decrease under current law.[67] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot Utah Publication Requirements for Constitutional Amendments Measure Amend the state constitution to require that constitutional amendments be published, in a manner provided by the legislature, for 60 days immediately before the next general election.[68] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Vermont

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislative On ballot Vermont Proposal 3, Right to Collective Bargaining Amendment Amends the state constitution to establish a right to organize or join a labor organization for the purpose of collective bargaining.[69] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Virginia

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislative On ballot 2026 Virginia Redistricting Amendment Amends the state constitution to allow for mid-decade redistricting of congressional districts in response to mid-decade redistricting in other states Apr 21 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot 2026 Virginia Voting Rights Restoration Amendment Amends the state constitution to automatically restore voting to felons upon release from incarceration Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot 2026 Virginia Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment Amends the state constitution to repeal the state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and legalize marriage regardless of sex, gender or race of spouses Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot 2026 Virginia Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment Amends the state constitution to establish a right to abortion up to fetal viability Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Washington

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Citizens On ballot Washington Parental Right to Review Education Materials, Receive Notifications, and Opt Out of Sexual-Health Education Initiative Re-enact Initiative 2081, known as the Washington Declaration of Parental and Legal Guardian Rights, to: Re-enact rights to receive prior notification about medical services being offered to their child, except in medical emergencies; to receive prior notification about medical services or medications provided that could affect the parent’s or guardian’s health insurance costs; and to receive prior notification when the school arranges medical treatment that requires follow-up care after school hours; Repeal rights added by HB 1296 to have their child receive a public education in an environment where discrimination based on a protected class is prohibited; to file a complaint on behalf of their child relating to harassment, intimidation, and bullying; and to receive annual notice of the public school’s language access policies and services; Re-enact rights modified by HB 1296 to review their child's education records; review textbooks, curriculum, and supplemental material in a classroom; notify parents within 48 hours of receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct by a school employee; and not require schools to release records related to health care and social work to parents during an investigation of child abuse or neglect.[70] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Citizens On ballot Washington Sex Verification Requirements for Female School Sports Initiative Require school districts and nonprofit organizations that regulate interscholastic activities to "prohibit biologically male students from competing with and against female students" in sports with separate team or individual competitions for male and female students; and require students seeking to participate in athletic activities designated for female students to submit documentation from their healthcare provider verifying the student’s biological sex based on "reproductive anatomy, genetic makeup, or normal endogenously produced testosterone levels".[71] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

West Virginia

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislature On ballot West Virginia Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment Amend the West Virginia Constitution so that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections.[72] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Wisconsin

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Legislative On ballot Wisconsin Prohibit Government Closure of Places of Worship During Emergencies Amendment Prohibit the state or any political subdivision from ordering the closure of or forbidding gatherings in places of worship in response to a state of emergency, including public health emergencies.[73] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot Wisconsin Prohibit Government Discrimination or Preferential Treatment Amendment Prohibit any governmental entity from discriminating or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, or public administration.[74] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot Wisconsin Prohibit Partial Veto to Increase Tax or Fee Amendment Amend the Wisconsin Constitution to prohibit the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee.[75] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Wyoming

Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Citizens On ballot Wyoming Homeowner’s Primary Residence Property Tax Exemption Initiative Allows eligible homeowners to exempt 50% of their primary residence’s assessed value from property taxes.[76] Nov 3 Awaiting official results

By topic

Elections

State Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Alaska Citizens On ballot Alaska Establish Campaign Contribution Limits for State and Local Elections Initiative Establish new campaign contribution limits for campaigns for state and local office, limiting an individuals max contributable in an election cycle to $2,000 to candidates, $4,000 for a joint-lieutenant governor ticket, or $5,000 for a political party, with Political parties allowed to contribute up to $4,000 for candidates and $5,000 to other parties or political groups.[4] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Arkansas Legislature On ballot Arkansas Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment Amend the state constitution to mandate that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections.[10] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
California Legislature On ballot California Eliminate State Officer Recall Successor Elections Amendment Amend the state constitution to eliminate the election of a successor when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law; allowing for the recalled officer to run again for the same office at the special election, if one is held; and authorize the lieutenant governor to fill the gubernatorial vacancy until the expired term, unless the vacancy occurred before the close of the nomination period for the next statewide election during the first two years of the governor’s term, in which a special election would be called and which the winner would serve the remainder of the term.[13] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot California Vote Requirements for Initiatives Requiring Supermajority Votes Amendment Amend the state constitution to mandate that citizen-initiated constitutional amendments proposing a higher vote threshold for future state or local ballot measures to meet the same higher threshold to pass (for example, a ballot initiative proposing a 60% requirement for certain other measures would itself require a 60% vote to pass).[14] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Idaho Legislature On ballot Idaho HJR 4, Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment Amend the state constitution to hold that only the Idaho State Legislature shall have the authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances and remove the ability for citizens to initiate state statutes that would legalize these substances.[25] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Indiana Legislature On ballot Indiana Residency Requirements for City and Town Court Judges Amendment Requires city and town court judges to reside in either the county where the court is located or the bordering county closest to the court.[27] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Kansas Legislature On ballot Kansas Elections for Supreme Court Justices Amendment Amend the state constitution to authorize the election of state Supreme Court justices, make justices' terms six years, and abolish the existing state Supreme Court nominating commission.[29] Aug 4 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Kansas Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment Amend the state constitution to state so that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote in state and local elections.[30] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Missouri Legislature On ballot Require Approval in Each Congressional District for Citizen-Initiated Constitutional Amendments and Add Provisions on Petition Fraud and Foreign Contributions Amendment Require the majority of voters from each congressional district to approve initiative petitions to amend the constitution, prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to ballot measure campaigns, among other provisions.[43] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Nebraska Legislature On ballot Nebraska Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms Amendment Amend the state constitution to change the term limit for state legislators from two consecutive terms (eight years) to three consecutive terms (12 years).[44] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Nevada Citizens On ballot Nevada Question 7, Require Voter Identification Initiative Amend the state constitution to require that Nevada residents present a form of photo identification to verify their identity while voting in person, or to verify their identity using the last four digits of their driver's license or Social Security number when voting by mail.[46] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
North Carolina Legislature On ballot North Carolina Require Voter Identification Amendment Amend the state constitution to require photo identification to vote for all voters, not just those voting in person.[54] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
North Dakota Legislature On ballot North Dakota Single-Subject Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure Creates a single-subject requirement for citizen initiated and legislatively referred constitutional amendments and prohibits the secretary of state from approving an initiative for circulation if the initiative is determined to include more than one subject.[55] Jun 9 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot North Dakota 60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure Requires citizen initiated or legislatively referred constitutional amendments to receive a 60% vote to be adopted.[56] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot North Dakota State Legislative Term Limits Amendment Limits state legislators to serving four complete four-year terms (16 years) in the state legislature regardless of chamber with a term less than four-years not counting toward the term limit. Reserves the ability for the state legislature to amend term limitations.[57] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
South Dakota Legislative On ballot South Dakota Constitutional Amendment J, Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment Amend the state constitution to mandate that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in state and local elections. Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot South Dakota Constitutional Amendment L, 60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure Require constitutional amendments to be approved by 60% of voters. Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Utah Legislative On ballot Utah 60% Vote Requirement for Ballot Initiatives to Increase or Expand Taxes Amendment Requires that citizen-initiated ballot measures to receive at least 60% voter approval to make certain tax-related changes, including imposing a new tax, expanding an existing tax to apply to additional items or transactions, increasing an existing tax rate, or adjusting a property tax rate in a way that reduces the rate less than it would decrease under current law. Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot Utah Publication Requirements for Constitutional Amendments Measure Amend the state constitution to require that constitutional amendments be published, in a manner provided by the legislature, for 60 days immediately before the next general election. Nov 3 Awaiting official results

Law and crime

State Origin Status Measure Description (Result of a "yes" vote) Date Yes No
Alabama Legislature On ballot Alabama Allow Judges to Deny Bail for Certain Weapon Discharges and Solicitation, Attempt, or Conspiracy to Commit Murder Amendment Remove the right of bail for the crimes of shooting or discharging a firearm, explosive, or other weapon into an occupied dwelling, building, railroad locomotive, railroad car, aircraft, automobile, truck, or watercraft, and for the solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder.[1] May 19 Awaiting official results
Legislature On ballot Alabama Prohibit Diminishing District Attorney Compensation During Term of Office Amendment Prohibit the reduction of a district attorney's compensation during their term in office.[2] May 19 Awaiting official results
Arizona Legislature On ballot Arizona Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations and Require State DHS to Address Threats Measure Declares drug cartels to be terrorist organizations and requires the Arizona Department of Homeland Security do "everything within its authority to address the threat posed by drug cartels".[6] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Arkansas Legislature On ballot Arkansas Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment Expand the constitutional right to keep and bear arms to include for lawful hunting and recreational use or other lawful purposes, without limitation on the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, or firearm components stating that the right to keep and bear arms is "a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed".[12] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Massachusetts Citizens On ballot Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum Uphold House Bill 4885, which enacted several changes to the state's firearm regulations including: developing an electronic tracking system; prohibiting assault-style firearms (as defined in law); requiring safety certificates to obtain firearm permits; mandating serial numbers for firearms; allowing school administrators and licensed healthcare providers to request that a court issue an Extreme Risk Protection Order; and permitting courts to order firearm surrender when issuing Harassment Prevention Orders.[38] Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Tennessee Legislative On ballot Tennessee Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights Amendment Replaces the existing list of rights for victims of crimes in the state constitution with a new list, including the rights to be present at all criminal proceedings, to be free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse throughout the criminal justice system, to be provided reasonable notice of all public criminal proceedings, to have the safety of the victim, the victim's family, and the general public considered before any parole decision is made, and to be treated with fairness to be heard in any proceeding involving release, plea, sentencing, disposition, and parole among other rights. Nov 3 Awaiting official results
Legislative On ballot Tennessee Remove Right to Bail for Certain Criminal Offenses Amendment Amend the state constitution to remove the right to bail in cases where the presumption of guilt is great and the defendant is accused of acts of terrorism, second-degree murder, aggravated rape of a child, grave torture, or any other offense for which a convicted individual could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85% of their sentence. Nov 3 Awaiting official results

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