Ballot Measures in 41 States for Fall Election

Over 140 ballot measures will be presented to voters in 41 states during the upcoming general election, covering various issues including abortion rights, crime, and voting regulations. Key states with significant measures include Arizona, Colorado, and California.
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Highlights

  • More than 140 measures are going before voters in 41 states during the general election.
  • At least nine states will consider constitutional amendments enshrining abortion rights.
  • Arizona, Colorado, and California have the greatest number of ballot measures.
  • A proposed West Virginia amendment to prohibit medically assisted suicide is the only such measure this year.
  • Missouri voters will decide whether to legalize sports betting.

Perspectives

  • Some believe that the presence of numerous ballot measures could increase voter turnout, particularly in swing states, potentially impacting presidential and congressional election results. [83][84]
  • There are concerns among Republican-led legislatures regarding noncitizen voting, leading to proposed amendments that declare only citizens can vote, despite existing laws prohibiting noncitizen voting in federal elections. [85][86]