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2026 statewide ballot measures

139 statewide measures are certified so far in 39 states — each explained in plain language: what it does, and what a yes or no vote means. States keep certifying more through early September.

Establish Campaign Contribution Limits for State and Local Elections InitiativeCitizen initiative · Campaign finance · Aug 18, 2026

This initiative would set new limits on campaign contributions for state and local election campaigns in Alaska.

A yes vote means: Establishes new campaign contribution limits for state and local campaigns.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, which lacks those contribution limits.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Citizenship Voting Requirement InitiativeCitizen initiative · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would amend state law to say that only a person who is a citizen of the United States may vote in any election in Alaska.

A yes vote means: Provides in state law that only U.S. citizens may vote in any Alaska election.

A no vote means: Keeps current voting eligibility law unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting InitiativeCitizen initiative · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would repeal Alaska's top-four open primary and ranked-choice voting system, which voters adopted in 2020.

A yes vote means: Repeals the top-four primary and ranked-choice voting system adopted in 2020.

A no vote means: Keeps the current top-four primary and ranked-choice voting system.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Amendment 1Constitutional amendment · Bail · May 19, 2026 · Decided

This amendment adds firing a gun into an occupied home or other occupied space, and any solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder, to the list of crimes for which a judge may deny bail. Voters approved it on May 19, 2026.

A yes vote means: Allows judges to deny bail for certain firearm discharges into occupied spaces and for solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder.

A no vote means: Keeps the previous list of offenses for which bail could be denied unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Amendment 2Constitutional amendment · Official salaries · May 19, 2026 · Decided

This amendment prohibits any reduction in a district attorney's pay during their term in office. Voters approved it on May 19, 2026.

A yes vote means: Prohibits reducing a district attorney's compensation during their term of office.

A no vote means: Keeps the previous law, which did not include this protection.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner in Public Schools AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Schools · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require all public schools in Alabama to broadcast or arrange a performance of the first stanza of the Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week.

A yes vote means: Requires public schools to play or perform the first stanza of the national anthem at least once a week.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not require schools to play the national anthem.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Elections for Lieutenant Governor Vacancies AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require the office of lieutenant governor to be filled by an election if the office becomes vacant more than 60 days before the next general election.

A yes vote means: Requires an election to fill a lieutenant governor vacancy that occurs more than 60 days before the next general election.

A no vote means: Keeps the current process for filling lieutenant governor vacancies unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Pledge of Allegiance and Student-Led Prayer in Public Schools AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Religion in schools · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require public schools to conduct the Pledge of Allegiance each day and would allow student-led prayer in public schools.

A yes vote means: Requires daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools and allows student-led prayer.

A no vote means: Keeps current law on the pledge and school prayer unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

School District Consolidation Process AmendmentConstitutional amendment · School districts · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would create a process for combining two or more county school districts into one.

A yes vote means: Establishes a process for consolidating two or more county school districts.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, which has no such consolidation process.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Citizenship Requirement for Voting AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would provide that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections in Arkansas.

A yes vote means: Provides that only U.S. citizens may vote in Arkansas state or local elections.

A no vote means: Keeps the current constitutional language on voter eligibility unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Creation of Economic Development Districts AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Economic development · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would allow the legislature to create economic development programs, including Economic Development Districts. It would also allow loans and grants of public money to develop the state economy.

A yes vote means: Allows the legislature to create economic development programs and districts and to use public money for related loans and grants.

A no vote means: Keeps the current constitutional limits on such programs unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Natural Resources Commission Bond MeasureBond issue · Water infrastructure · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would authorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds for water-related infrastructure. Projects could include water treatment, waste disposal, pollution abatement, drainage, irrigation, and flood control.

A yes vote means: Authorizes up to $500 million in state bonds for water-related infrastructure projects.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the $500 million bond issue.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Right to Keep and Bear Arms AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Firearms · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would state that the right to keep and bear arms in Arkansas is a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed.

A yes vote means: Declares the right to keep and bear arms a natural, fundamental, and individual right in the state constitution.

A no vote means: Keeps the current constitutional language on the right to bear arms unchanged.

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Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations MeasureLegislative referral · Crime · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would declare drug cartels to be terrorist organizations under state law and require the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to address the threats they pose.

A yes vote means: Designates drug cartels as terrorist organizations and directs the state Department of Homeland Security to address their threats.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not designate cartels as terrorist organizations.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Limit Local Grocery Tax Rate to 2% and Require Voter Approval MeasureLegislative referral · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would prohibit local governments from imposing or increasing a tax on the sale of food items without voter approval. It would also cap such tax rates at 2% of the base price.

A yes vote means: Caps local grocery taxes at 2% and requires voter approval to impose or raise them.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not include these limits on local grocery taxes.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Prohibit Confiscation of Military Family Scholarship Account Funds AmendmentConstitutional amendment · School choice · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would prohibit the state from taking money from an Empowerment Scholarship Account belonging to a student who is a child of a military family. It would also void conflicting laws.

A yes vote means: Prohibits the state from confiscating funds from military families' scholarship accounts.

A no vote means: Keeps current law on scholarship account funds unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Prohibit New Photo Traffic Enforcement Systems MeasureConstitutional amendment · Traffic enforcement · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would prohibit the government from using photo traffic enforcement systems, such as traffic cameras, unless voters approve them.

A yes vote means: Prohibits new photo traffic enforcement systems unless approved by voters.

A no vote means: Keeps current law on photo traffic enforcement unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Prohibit Race- or Ethnicity-Based Preferential Treatment AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Civil rights · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would prohibit the government from requiring a person to endorse preferential treatment toward, or discrimination against, any individual based on race or ethnicity. It also addresses related public education offices and disciplinary policies.

A yes vote means: Prohibits the government from requiring anyone to endorse race- or ethnicity-based preferential treatment or discrimination.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not include this prohibition.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Prohibit School District Union Deductions and Collective Bargaining AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Labor unions · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would prohibit school districts from deducting labor union dues from employee paychecks and from collective bargaining with labor organizations.

A yes vote means: Prohibits school district payroll deductions for union dues and collective bargaining with labor organizations.

A no vote means: Keeps current law on school district payroll deductions and collective bargaining unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Prohibit Taxes or Fees on Miles Traveled in Motor Vehicle AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would prohibit the government from imposing taxes or fees based on the number of miles a vehicle travels. It would also bar rules that monitor or limit vehicle miles traveled without the person's consent.

A yes vote means: Prohibits taxes or fees based on vehicle miles traveled and nonconsensual monitoring or limiting of miles driven.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not include these prohibitions.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Require School Districts to Spend 60% on Direct Instruction MeasureLegislative referral · Education funding · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would require certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their operational budget on direct instructional expenses.

A yes vote means: Requires certain school districts to spend at least 60% of operational spending on direct instruction.

A no vote means: Keeps current school district spending rules unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Restrict School Restroom and Locker Room Use Based on Sex MeasureLegislative referral · Gender policy · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would require schools and athletic associations to restrict the use of restrooms, locker rooms, shower rooms, and other private spaces to the sex each space is designated for. It would apply to students, athletes, employees, and other individuals.

A yes vote means: Requires schools and athletic associations to restrict restroom and locker room use based on sex.

A no vote means: Keeps current law on school restroom and locker room policies unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Voter Identification and Citizenship Voting Requirements AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would make several changes to Arizona election law, including stating that only U.S. citizens may vote in any Arizona election and requiring voters to show a government-issued ID to cast a ballot.

A yes vote means: Requires voters to show a government-issued ID and specifies that only U.S. citizens may vote in Arizona elections.

A no vote means: Keeps current election and voter identification laws unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 1Bond issue · Housing · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would issue $11.25 billion in state bonds to fund the Multifamily Housing Program, the CalVet Home Loan Program, and housing for young people.

A yes vote means: Authorizes $11.25 billion in bonds for veteran and housing assistance programs.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the $11.25 billion in housing bonds.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 2Constitutional amendment · State budget · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would raise the cap on California's Budget Stabilization Account from 10% to 20% of general fund revenue. It would also exclude deposits into the account from the state's Gann spending limit.

A yes vote means: Raises the state rainy-day fund cap to 20% of general fund revenue and excludes deposits from the Gann Limit.

A no vote means: Keeps the 10% cap and current spending limit rules unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 3Citizen initiative · Education funding · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would renew the additional income taxes approved by voters in 2012 under Proposition 38, which fund education and early childhood programs.

A yes vote means: Renews the 2012 income tax increase that funds education and early childhood programs.

A no vote means: Allows that income tax increase to expire as scheduled.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 37Citizen initiative · Housing · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would create a second-mortgage program to help qualified buyers purchase qualifying homes. It would issue $25 billion in bonds to fund the program.

A yes vote means: Creates a state second-mortgage homebuyer program funded by $25 billion in bonds.

A no vote means: Does not create the program or authorize the bonds.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 38Citizen initiative · Health research · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would establish an Immunology and Immunotherapy Research Institute affiliated with the University of California.

A yes vote means: Establishes an immunology and immunotherapy research institute affiliated with the University of California.

A no vote means: Does not establish the research institute.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 39Citizen initiative · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would require voters to present government-issued identification when casting ballots. It would also require election officials to use government data to confirm voter citizenship and report verification rates.

A yes vote means: Requires government-issued ID to vote and citizenship verification of registered voters.

A no vote means: Keeps current voter identification and registration procedures unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 4Legislative referral · Campaign finance · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would allow state and local governments to create programs that give public funds to political candidates who follow spending limits and eligibility rules.

A yes vote means: Allows state and local governments to create public campaign financing programs.

A no vote means: Keeps current law on public campaign financing unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 40Citizen initiative · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would levy a one-time 5% tax on the accumulated wealth of billionaires in California, including stocks, bonds, and other holdings. The revenue would fund state health care, education, and food assistance programs such as Medi-Cal.

A yes vote means: Levies a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' wealth to fund healthcare, education, and food assistance programs.

A no vote means: Does not impose the one-time wealth tax.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 41Citizen initiative · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative applies to new special taxes enacted after January 1, 2026. Agencies receiving revenue from such a tax would have to eliminate their lowest-performing programs and reinvest the savings in higher-performing ones.

A yes vote means: Requires agencies receiving new special tax revenue to cut their lowest-performing programs and reinvest the savings.

A no vote means: Keeps current rules for new special taxes unchanged.

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Proposition 42Citizen initiative · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would prohibit new taxes, enacted after January 1, 2026, on the ownership or accumulation of retirement holdings, individually owned assets, and other forms of personal savings.

A yes vote means: Prohibits new taxes on retirement holdings, personal assets, and savings enacted after January 1, 2026.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not include this prohibition.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 43Constitutional amendment · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require a two-thirds vote of the electorate to enact, extend, or increase local special taxes proposed by initiative. It would also prohibit enacting property taxes through the initiative process.

A yes vote means: Requires a two-thirds vote for local special tax initiatives and bars property tax initiatives.

A no vote means: Keeps current vote thresholds for local tax initiatives unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 44Citizen initiative · Healthcare · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would require federally qualified health centers and related organizations to spend at least 90% of their annual revenue on mission-related purposes.

A yes vote means: Requires federally qualified health centers to spend at least 90% of annual revenue on mission-related purposes.

A no vote means: Keeps current spending rules for these health centers unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 45Citizen initiative · Environmental review · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would set timelines for state and local agencies to review plans and take public comment on essential projects. These include housing, water supply, transportation, energy, and health and public safety facilities.

A yes vote means: Sets deadlines for agency review of certain housing, water, transportation, energy, and safety projects.

A no vote means: Keeps current review timelines unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition 5Constitutional amendment · Recall elections · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would eliminate the successor election held when a state officer is recalled. The office would stay vacant until it is filled according to state law.

A yes vote means: Eliminates successor elections in state officer recalls, leaving the office to be filled under state law.

A no vote means: Keeps the current recall process, which includes a successor election.

Full details on Ballotpedia

DHS Notification for Certain Criminal Charges InitiativeCitizen initiative · Immigration · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would require law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when a person is charged with a crime of violence, or has a prior felony conviction, and the person's immigration status cannot be determined.

A yes vote means: Requires police to notify federal homeland security officials in certain criminal cases where immigration status cannot be determined.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not require this notification.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Penalties for Fentanyl Sale and Possession InitiativeCitizen initiative · Drug policy · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would increase penalties for fentanyl-related felonies and require treatment for certain drug offenses. It would also limit sentencing exceptions in fentanyl-related crimes that cause another person's death.

A yes vote means: Increases penalties for fentanyl-related felonies and requires treatment for certain drug offenses.

A no vote means: Keeps current fentanyl-related penalties unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Prohibit Sex- or Gender-Related Surgeries for Minors MeasureCitizen initiative · Healthcare · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would prohibit healthcare professionals from performing surgeries on people under 18 when done as treatment in response to a minor's perception of sex or gender.

A yes vote means: Prohibits surgeries for minors performed as treatment in response to a minor's perception of sex or gender.

A no vote means: Keeps current law on such surgeries unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Proposition NNLegislative referral · Education funding · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would raise the state's revenue cap under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) and use the surplus funds for K-12 education expenses.

A yes vote means: Raises the TABOR revenue cap and uses the retained surplus for K-12 education.

A no vote means: Keeps the current TABOR revenue cap unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Require Life in Prison for Human Trafficking of Minors MeasureCitizen initiative · Crime · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would require a sentence of life in prison, without the possibility of parole or release, for people convicted of human trafficking of a child for sexual servitude.

A yes vote means: Requires life in prison without parole for human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude.

A no vote means: Keeps current sentencing law for this crime unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Require Vehicle and Fuel Tax Revenue for Road Transportation InitiativeCitizen initiative · Transportation · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would require state and local governments to spend revenue from sales and excise taxes on motor vehicles and fuel on road transportation. Two-thirds of sales taxes on vehicle parts and materials would also go to roads.

A yes vote means: Dedicates vehicle and fuel tax revenue to road transportation uses.

A no vote means: Keeps current rules for how that revenue can be spent.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Sex Requirement for School and College Sports InitiativeCitizen initiative · School sports · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would require all K-12 and college school sports teams to be separated based on biological sex unless the team is co-ed.

A yes vote means: Requires K-12 and college sports teams to be separated by biological sex unless the team is co-ed.

A no vote means: Keeps current rules for school sports team eligibility unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Amendment 3Constitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would increase the homestead property tax exemption and lower the cap on how much the assessed value of non-homestead properties can rise. It would also limit how municipalities can spend property tax revenue.

A yes vote means: Increases homestead tax exemptions, tightens assessment caps, and restricts how municipalities spend property tax revenue.

A no vote means: Keeps current homestead exemptions and property tax rules unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Changes to Budget Stabilization Fund AmendmentConstitutional amendment · State budget · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would increase the amount of money that may be kept in Florida's budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of net general revenue, among other changes.

A yes vote means: Raises the budget stabilization fund cap from 10% to 25% of net general revenue.

A no vote means: Keeps the current 10% cap unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Exempt Agricultural Tangible Personal Property from Property Taxes AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would exempt tangible personal property used for agriculture or agritourism, such as farm equipment and tools, from property taxes.

A yes vote means: Exempts farm equipment and other agricultural tangible personal property from property taxes.

A no vote means: Keeps that property subject to current property taxes.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Authorize Creation of Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Emergency services · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would allow the state legislature to create a fund called the Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund and dedicate revenue to it.

A yes vote means: Allows the legislature to create and dedicate revenue to a Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the dedicated 9-1-1 fund.

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Increase Acre Limit for Conservation Use Property Tax Classification AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would raise the maximum acreage of agricultural and timber land that can be classified as bona fide conservation use property from 2,000 to 4,000 acres. Land with this classification is taxed at 40% of its value.

A yes vote means: Raises the acreage limit for conservation use property tax treatment from 2,000 to 4,000 acres.

A no vote means: Keeps the current 2,000-acre limit.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Require Nonpartisan Elections for Probate Judges AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judiciary · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require probate judges in Georgia to be elected on a nonpartisan basis.

A yes vote means: Requires nonpartisan elections for probate judges.

A no vote means: Keeps the current method of electing probate judges unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Authorize RISE Bonds AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Housing · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would let the legislature empower counties and municipalities to issue housing infrastructure growth bonds. The bonds would pay for specified public works, public improvements, and community development.

A yes vote means: Authorizes the legislature to let counties and municipalities issue housing infrastructure bonds.

A no vote means: Does not grant that bonding authority.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Increase Time for Senate to Act on Judicial Appointments AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judiciary · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would give the state Senate 60 days instead of 30 to act on judicial appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the Senate is not in regular session or is about to adjourn.

A yes vote means: Extends the Senate's window to act on certain judicial appointments from 30 to 60 days.

A no vote means: Keeps the current 30-day window.

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Two-Thirds Legislative Vote Requirement for Income Tax Increase Bills AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require a two-thirds vote of both chambers of the Iowa Legislature to pass any bill that raises the individual or corporate income tax rate or creates a new income tax. Such bills currently need a simple majority.

A yes vote means: Requires a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers to raise income tax rates or create a new income tax.

A no vote means: Keeps the simple-majority vote requirement for income tax bills.

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HJR 4Constitutional amendment · Drug policy · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would provide that only the state legislature has the authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances. This would prevent legalization through citizen-initiated ballot measures.

A yes vote means: Gives the legislature sole authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances.

A no vote means: Keeps current law, under which citizen initiatives can also address these substances.

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HJR 6Constitutional amendment · Language · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would add language to the Idaho Constitution designating English as the official language of the state.

A yes vote means: Designates English as Idaho's official state language in the constitution.

A no vote means: Leaves the constitution without an official language designation.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Official State Gun QuestionBallot measure · State symbols · Nov 3, 2026

This non-binding advisory question asks voters to choose Idaho's official state gun from six historic firearm options. The legislature would still need to pass a separate law to adopt the winning choice.

A yes vote means: Selects one of six listed firearms as your preference for Idaho's official state gun.

A no vote means: There is no yes/no option; the result only advises the legislature and does not change the law by itself.

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Bailable Offenses and Substantial Risk Standard AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Bail · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would let courts deny bail to a person charged with a crime when the proof of the charge is evident or the presumption is strong, and the person is found to pose a substantial risk to another person or the community.

A yes vote means: Allows courts to deny bail when the proof is strong and the accused is found to pose a substantial risk to another person or the community.

A no vote means: Keeps the Indiana Constitution's current bail provisions unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Residency Requirements for City and Town Court Judges AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judiciary · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require judges of city and town courts to live either in the county where the court is located or in the bordering county closest to the court.

A yes vote means: Requires city and town court judges to live in the court's county or the closest bordering county.

A no vote means: Does not add this residency requirement to the state constitution.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Elections for Supreme Court Justices AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judicial selection · Aug 4, 2026

This amendment would make Kansas Supreme Court justices elected officials and abolish the nominating commission that currently screens candidates for appointment.

A yes vote means: Makes Kansas Supreme Court justices elected and abolishes the court's nominating commission.

A no vote means: Keeps the current system, in which a nominating commission screens candidates for appointment.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Citizenship Voting Requirement AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would state in the Kansas Constitution that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote in elections in the state.

A yes vote means: Adds language to the state constitution stating that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote.

A no vote means: Leaves the constitution's current language on voter eligibility unchanged.

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Limit Governor's Pardon Power and Commutations Near General Election AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Executive power · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would prohibit Kentucky's governor from issuing pardons or commuting sentences from 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the fifth Tuesday after the election.

A yes vote means: Prohibits the governor from granting pardons or commutations from 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the fifth Tuesday after it.

A no vote means: Keeps the governor's pardon and commutation powers unchanged.

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Amendment 1 (May)Constitutional amendment · Civil service · May 16, 2026 · Decided

This amendment would have allowed the state legislature, not just the State Civil Service Commission, to add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified civil service. Voters rejected it on May 16, 2026.

A yes vote means: Allows the legislature to add positions and employees to the unclassified civil service.

A no vote means: Keeps that authority solely with the State Civil Service Commission.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Amendment 2 (May)Constitutional amendment · Schools · May 16, 2026 · Decided

This amendment would have added the St. George Community School System in East Baton Rouge Parish to the constitution's list of school systems that operate independently with the same authority as parish systems. Voters rejected it on May 16, 2026.

A yes vote means: Adds the St. George Community School System to the list of school systems treated as parish systems.

A no vote means: Leaves the St. George system out of that constitutional list.

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Amendment 3 (May)Constitutional amendment · Education funding · May 16, 2026 · Decided

This amendment would have repealed three constitutional education funds, including the Education Excellence Fund, and applied the money to the Teachers' Retirement System. Voters rejected it on May 16, 2026.

A yes vote means: Repeals the three education funds and applies their money to the Teachers' Retirement System.

A no vote means: Keeps the three education funds intact.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Amendment 4 (May)Constitutional amendment · Property taxes · May 16, 2026 · Decided

This amendment would have allowed parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes. Voters rejected it on May 16, 2026.

A yes vote means: Allows parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes.

A no vote means: Keeps business inventory subject to current property tax rules.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Amendment 5 (May)Constitutional amendment · Judiciary · May 16, 2026 · Decided

This amendment would have raised the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75. Voters rejected it on May 16, 2026.

A yes vote means: Raises the judicial retirement age from 70 to 75.

A no vote means: Keeps the judicial retirement age at 70.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption Transfer for Surviving Spouses AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would allow the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the veteran's homestead property tax exemption one time to a new home.

A yes vote means: Allows a disabled veteran's surviving spouse to move the homestead tax exemption to a new home one time.

A no vote means: Does not allow the exemption to be transferred to a new home.

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Gubernatorial Two-Term Lifetime Limit AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Term limits · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would change the governor's term limit from two consecutive terms to a lifetime maximum of two terms. Under the current rule, a former governor can sit out one term and then run again.

A yes vote means: Limits any person to two terms as governor over a lifetime.

A no vote means: Keeps the current two-consecutive-term limit with no lifetime cap.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Prohibit Post-Conviction Bail for Assault Against Minors AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Bail · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would prohibit bail after conviction for a defendant convicted of an aggravated offense, as defined by law, against a victim who is a minor.

A yes vote means: Bars post-conviction bail for people convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor.

A no vote means: Does not add this ban, leaving post-conviction bail rules unchanged.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Prohibit Property Expropriation by Foreign Adversaries AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property rights · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would prohibit foreign adversaries, or agents of a foreign adversary as defined by law, from expropriating property in Louisiana.

A yes vote means: Prohibits property expropriation by foreign adversaries or their agents.

A no vote means: Leaves the constitution unchanged on expropriation by foreign adversaries.

Full details on Ballotpedia

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would create a property tax exemption of up to $30,000 of assessed home value, increasing with age, for homeowners 65 and older who already qualify for the state's income-based assessment freeze.

A yes vote means: Exempts up to $30,000 of assessed home value from property taxes for qualifying homeowners 65 and older.

A no vote means: Does not create the new exemption for senior homeowners.

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Property Tax Rate Limits Based on Existing Voter-Approved Maximums AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would allow local taxing authorities to levy a property tax (millage) rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of taxable property in the parish, as long as it stays below the maximum the state constitution permits.

A yes vote means: Allows taxing authorities to levy millage rates above the prior year's assessed rate, up to the constitutional maximum.

A no vote means: Keeps current limits on how taxing authorities set millage rates.

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Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would raise the income limit to qualify for Louisiana's special assessment level, which freezes a home's assessed value for eligible homeowners so their property taxes do not rise with property values, from $100,000 to $150,000.

A yes vote means: Raises the qualifying income limit for the property tax assessment freeze from $100,000 to $150,000.

A no vote means: Keeps the qualifying income limit at $100,000.

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Remove Retirement System Payment Order Requirement AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Pensions · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving one-time (nonrecurring) state funds apply that money first to the system's oldest outstanding unfunded liability.

A yes vote means: Removes the rule that one-time state funds must pay a retirement system's oldest unfunded liability first.

A no vote means: Keeps the oldest-liability-first payment requirement.

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Tax Exemption for Rehabilitated Property AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would authorize a property tax exemption for derelict or blighted property, as defined by the state legislature, that has been rehabilitated.

A yes vote means: Authorizes a tax exemption for rehabilitated derelict or blighted property.

A no vote means: Does not create the exemption for rehabilitated property.

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Use Public Funds for Drinking Water Utility Service Lines AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Drinking water · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would allow public funds to be used to maintain drinking water utility service lines affected by hazardous materials on property owned by utility customers.

A yes vote means: Allows public money to maintain customer-owned drinking water service lines affected by hazardous materials.

A no vote means: Does not authorize public funds for those service lines.

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Firearm Regulations ReferendumReferendum · Firearms · Nov 3, 2026

This referendum asks voters whether to keep or repeal a 2024 state firearms law (H. 4885). The law includes an electronic firearm registration system, a prohibition on assault-style firearms as defined in the law, safety certificate requirements for permits, and expanded extreme risk protection orders.

A yes vote means: Keeps the 2024 firearm law (H. 4885) in effect.

A no vote means: Repeals the 2024 firearm law.

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Commission on Judicial Disabilities Vacancies AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judiciary · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would allow the chair of Maryland's Commission on Judicial Disabilities to appoint former members to temporarily fill vacancies, or allow the governor to appoint a substitute member or extend a current member's term.

A yes vote means: Creates new ways to temporarily fill vacancies on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities.

A no vote means: Keeps the current process, in which the governor fills vacancies with state Senate consent.

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State Employee Collective Bargaining and Budget AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Labor · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require the governor's budget to fund the wages, hours, and benefits agreed to in negotiated agreements covering state employees. It would also change the collective bargaining process for state employees, including requiring a neutral arbitrator.

A yes vote means: Requires the governor's budget to fund negotiated state employee agreements and changes the state's collective bargaining process.

A no vote means: Keeps the current budget and collective bargaining rules for state employees.

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Constitutional Convention QuestionBallot measure · State constitution · Nov 3, 2026

This question, placed on the ballot automatically under the Michigan Constitution, asks whether to convene elected delegates in 2027 to draft a general revision of the state constitution. Any revision they draft would go to voters for approval or rejection.

A yes vote means: Convenes a constitutional convention in 2027 to draft a revised state constitution for voter approval.

A no vote means: Does not convene a constitutional convention.

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Alter Management and Investment Policies for Permanent School Fund AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Education funding · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would change how the Minnesota Permanent School Fund is invested and distributed, requiring the fund to be managed so its purchasing power is preserved over time. The constitution currently requires the fund's principal to remain perpetual and inviolate.

A yes vote means: Changes the fund's investment and distribution rules to require preserving its purchasing power over time.

A no vote means: Keeps the current requirement that the fund's principal remain perpetual and inviolate.

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Amendment 1Constitutional amendment · Conservation funding · Aug 4, 2026

This measure would renew Missouri's existing 0.1% sales and use tax for 10 more years to fund state parks and soil and water conservation. The renewal question is referred to voters automatically under the state constitution.

A yes vote means: Renews the 0.1% parks and conservation sales tax for another 10 years.

A no vote means: Does not renew the 0.1% sales tax.

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Amendment 2Constitutional amendment · Local elections · Aug 4, 2026

This amendment would require the Jackson County assessor to be an elected position by removing the constitutional exemption that currently allows the county to appoint its assessor.

A yes vote means: Makes the Jackson County assessor an elected office.

A no vote means: Keeps the exemption that allows Jackson County to appoint its assessor.

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Amendment 4Constitutional amendment · Initiative process · Aug 4, 2026

This amendment would require citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to win a majority of voters in each congressional district instead of a single statewide majority. It would also add constitutional prohibitions on foreign nationals and foreign adversaries spending on ballot measure campaigns and add penalties for petition signature fraud.

A yes vote means: Requires initiated constitutional amendments to pass in every congressional district and adds foreign-spending bans and petition fraud penalties to the constitution.

A no vote means: Keeps statewide majority approval for initiated amendments and leaves existing foreign-spending and fraud rules in state law.

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Amendment 5Constitutional amendment · Taxes · Aug 4, 2026

This amendment would reduce Missouri's individual income tax as state revenue grows until the tax is eliminated, and would prohibit future state individual income taxes once that happens. It would also reduce personal property and other local taxes when local revenues increase, while prohibiting reductions in public school funding, and limit sales tax expansions unless they are used to reduce the income tax.

A yes vote means: Phases out the state individual income tax based on revenue growth and limits certain other taxes.

A no vote means: Keeps the current income tax and related tax rules unchanged.

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Amendment 3Constitutional amendment · Abortion · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would repeal the right to reproductive freedom that Missouri voters approved in 2024 and prohibit abortion except in cases of medical emergency, fetal anomaly, rape, or incest, with rape and incest exceptions limited to 12 weeks. It would also prohibit gender transition surgeries, cross-sex hormones, and puberty blockers for minors.

A yes vote means: Repeals the 2024 reproductive freedom amendment, prohibits most abortions with limited exceptions, and bans gender transition procedures for minors.

A no vote means: Keeps the existing constitutional right to reproductive freedom and does not add the new prohibitions.

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Creation of Show-Me Prosperity Investment Fund AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would create a permanent state-managed endowment fund, invested in S&P 500 exchange-traded funds, using money appropriated by the legislature plus grants and donations. Once the fund's earnings are sufficient to replace state tax revenue, the earnings would be used to eliminate state-imposed taxes.

A yes vote means: Creates the state-managed investment fund and uses its earnings to replace and eliminate state taxes when sufficient.

A no vote means: Does not create the fund.

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Require Election of County Sheriffs AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Law enforcement · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require most Missouri counties to elect their sheriffs, establish sheriffs as the chief law enforcement officers in those counties, and limit how sheriffs can be removed from office.

A yes vote means: Requires elected sheriffs in most counties, makes them chief law enforcement officers, and limits their removal from office.

A no vote means: Keeps current law on how counties select and remove sheriffs.

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Property Tax Levy Limit AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would amend the North Carolina Constitution to require the state legislature to pass laws limiting how much property taxes can increase.

A yes vote means: Requires the legislature to set limits on property tax increases.

A no vote means: Does not add a property tax limit requirement to the constitution.

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Reduce Income Tax Rate Cap from 7% to 3.5% AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Income taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would lower the maximum income tax rate allowed under the North Carolina Constitution from 7% to 3.5%.

A yes vote means: Lowers the constitutional cap on income tax rates from 7% to 3.5%.

A no vote means: Keeps the constitutional cap on income tax rates at 7%.

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Require Voter Identification AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Voter ID · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would amend the North Carolina Constitution to require photographic identification for all voters, including those voting by mail, not just those voting in person.

A yes vote means: Extends the constitutional photo ID requirement to all voters, including mail voters.

A no vote means: Keeps the current constitutional ID requirement, which applies to in-person voting.

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Constitutional Measure 1 (June)Constitutional amendment · Ballot measures · Jun 9, 2026 · Decided

This measure created a single-subject rule so that each proposed amendment to the North Dakota Constitution, whether initiated by citizens or referred by the legislature, covers only one subject. Voters approved it on June 9, 2026.

A yes vote means: Limits each proposed constitutional amendment to a single subject.

A no vote means: Allows proposed constitutional amendments to cover more than one subject.

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Constitutional Measure 1Constitutional amendment · Ballot measures · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would require any amendment to the North Dakota Constitution, whether initiated by citizens or referred by the legislature, to receive at least 60% of the vote to pass. Amendments currently pass with a simple majority.

A yes vote means: Requires a 60% vote to approve future constitutional amendments.

A no vote means: Keeps the simple majority rule for approving constitutional amendments.

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Constitutional Measure 2Citizen initiative · School meals · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would require North Dakota public schools to provide students one free breakfast and one free lunch.

A yes vote means: Requires public schools to provide students a free breakfast and a free lunch.

A no vote means: Does not require public schools to provide free meals.

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State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Term limits · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would change the term limit for Nebraska state legislators from two consecutive four-year terms to three consecutive terms.

A yes vote means: Allows state legislators to serve three consecutive four-year terms instead of two.

A no vote means: Keeps the current limit of two consecutive four-year terms for state legislators.

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Eliminate Office of Register of Probate AmendmentConstitutional amendment · State government · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would amend the New Hampshire Constitution to eliminate the county office of register of probate.

A yes vote means: Eliminates the office of register of probate.

A no vote means: Keeps the office of register of probate in the state constitution.

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Board of Regents Nominating Committees AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Higher education · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would change how New Mexico university boards of regents are appointed, creating nominating committees to provide lists of candidates. Student regents would be appointed from lists provided by student governments, and non-student members could not have changed political party in the 12 months before appointment.

A yes vote means: Creates nominating committees and new appointment rules for university boards of regents.

A no vote means: Keeps the current process for appointing university regents.

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Eliminate Governor's Pocket Veto and Require Veto Explanations AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Executive power · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would provide that a bill becomes law if the governor does not sign or veto it within the required time, ending the pocket veto, and would require the governor to explain vetoes.

A yes vote means: Ends the pocket veto so unsigned bills become law, and requires explanations for vetoes.

A no vote means: Keeps the governor's current veto powers, including the pocket veto.

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Establish Salary for State Legislators AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Legislator pay · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would establish a salary for New Mexico state legislators equal to the state's annual median household income.

A yes vote means: Gives state legislators a salary equal to the state's median household income.

A no vote means: Keeps the current system, in which legislators do not receive a salary.

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Higher Education Improvements Bond IssueBond issue · Education funding · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would authorize up to $230 million in general obligation bonds for buildings and improvements at higher education institutions, special schools, and tribal schools. The bonds would be repaid through a statewide property tax.

A yes vote means: Authorizes up to $230 million in bonds for higher education, special school, and tribal school facilities.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the $230 million in bonds.

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Library Acquisition Bond IssueBond issue · Libraries · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would authorize up to $20 million in general obligation bonds to buy materials for academic, public school, tribal, and public libraries. The bonds would be repaid through a statewide property tax.

A yes vote means: Authorizes up to $20 million in bonds for library materials statewide.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the $20 million in library bonds.

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Repeal Separate Election Requirement for School Election Dates AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would repeal the constitutional rule that school elections must be held at a different time from partisan elections.

A yes vote means: Allows school elections to be held at the same time as partisan elections.

A no vote means: Keeps the requirement that school elections be held separately from partisan elections.

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Senior Citizen Facilities Bond IssueBond issue · Senior services · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would authorize $30 million in general obligation bonds to improve, build, and equip senior citizen facilities. The bonds would be repaid through a statewide property tax.

A yes vote means: Authorizes $30 million in bonds for senior citizen facilities.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the $30 million in bonds.

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Question 6Citizen initiative · Abortion · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would add a right to abortion to the Nevada Constitution, allowing the state to regulate abortion after fetal viability except when medically indicated to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient. Voters approved it in 2024; Nevada requires a second approval in 2026 for it to amend the constitution.

A yes vote means: Adds a right to abortion before fetal viability to the Nevada Constitution.

A no vote means: Leaves the Nevada Constitution unchanged, keeping abortion policy under existing state law.

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Question 7Citizen initiative · Voter ID · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would amend the Nevada Constitution to require photo identification to vote in person, and the last four digits of a driver's license or Social Security number to verify identity when voting by mail. Voters approved it in 2024; it must pass again in 2026 to take effect.

A yes vote means: Requires photo ID for in-person voting and an identifying number for mail ballots.

A no vote means: Leaves Nevada's current voting procedures unchanged, without an ID requirement.

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Require Voter Identification AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Voter ID · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would put a photo identification requirement for voting into the Ohio Constitution, covering in-person voters and requiring absentee voters to provide a photo ID or a signature plus one other identifier allowed by law. Ohio law already requires photo ID; this would make the requirement part of the constitution.

A yes vote means: Adds a photo ID requirement for voting to the Ohio Constitution.

A no vote means: Keeps voter ID rules in state law only, without adding them to the constitution.

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State Question 832Citizen initiative · Minimum wage · Jun 16, 2026 · Decided

This initiative would have raised Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. Voters rejected it on June 16, 2026.

A yes vote means: Raises the state minimum wage to $15 per hour.

A no vote means: Keeps the current state minimum wage.

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State Question 844Constitutional amendment · Taxes · Aug 25, 2026

This measure would require the Oklahoma Legislature to establish a method for reimbursing schools, local governments, and service districts for revenue they lose because of a manufacturing tax exemption.

A yes vote means: Requires the legislature to set a method for reimbursing local governments for revenue lost to a manufacturing tax exemption.

A no vote means: Does not add a reimbursement requirement to the constitution.

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State Question 846Constitutional amendment · Voter ID · Aug 25, 2026

This measure would amend the Oklahoma Constitution to require voters to provide proof of identity when voting in any election in the state.

A yes vote means: Requires voters to provide proof of identity in all Oklahoma elections.

A no vote means: Leaves current voter identification law unchanged.

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State Question 845Constitutional amendment · Judiciary · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would make changes to Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission, which helps select state judges, including requiring that appointments to the commission be made according to current congressional districts.

A yes vote means: Changes how members of the Judicial Nominating Commission are appointed.

A no vote means: Keeps the Judicial Nominating Commission's current structure.

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State Question 847Constitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would reduce the annual limit on how much the taxable fair cash value of a property can increase for property tax calculations.

A yes vote means: Lowers the yearly cap on increases in property values used to calculate property taxes.

A no vote means: Keeps the current annual cap on taxable property value growth.

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Referendum 120Referendum · Transportation taxes · May 19, 2026 · Decided

This veto referendum asked voters whether to keep House Bill 3991, a 2025 law that raised Oregon's fuel tax, vehicle registration and title fees, and the payroll tax that funds public transportation. Voters rejected the law on May 19, 2026, repealing it.

A yes vote means: Keeps House Bill 3991, letting the fuel tax, vehicle fee, and payroll tax increases take effect.

A no vote means: Repeals House Bill 3991, canceling the fuel tax, vehicle fee, and payroll tax increases.

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Economic and Infrastructure Development Bond MeasureBond issue · Economic development · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would allow Rhode Island to borrow $100 million by issuing bonds for infrastructure and economic development projects. It includes $55 million for site development and infrastructure improvements and $45 million for infrastructure improvements to support the state's oceans.

A yes vote means: Authorizes the state to issue $100 million in bonds for infrastructure and economic development projects.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the state to issue the $100 million in bonds.

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Environment and Watershed Protection and Development Bond MeasureBond issue · Environment · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would allow the state to borrow $55 million for environmental preservation and water infrastructure projects. Funding would include local water infrastructure, recreation facilities, Narragansett Bay and watershed restoration, brownfield cleanup grants, farmland preservation, and open space purchases.

A yes vote means: Authorizes the state to issue $55 million in bonds for environmental and water infrastructure projects.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the state to issue the $55 million in bonds.

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Higher Education Facilities Bond MeasureBond issue · Higher education · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would allow the state to borrow $275 million to build and improve public higher education facilities. It includes $165 million for a new health building at the University of Rhode Island, $60 million for a workforce innovation center at the Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, and $50 million for a student success center at Rhode Island College.

A yes vote means: Authorizes the state to issue $275 million in bonds for higher education facilities.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the state to issue the $275 million in bonds.

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Historical Center and Cultural Grants Bond MeasureBond issue · Historic preservation · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would allow the state to borrow $50 million for cultural and historical projects. It includes $45 million to build a new Rhode Island State History Center and $5 million for matching grants administered by the state historical preservation commission.

A yes vote means: Authorizes the state to issue $50 million in bonds for cultural and historical projects.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the state to issue the $50 million in bonds.

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Housing Development Bond MeasureBond issue · Housing · Nov 3, 2026

This measure would allow the state to borrow $120 million by issuing bonds. The money would fund the construction and development of affordable housing projects.

A yes vote means: Authorizes the state to issue $120 million in bonds for affordable housing construction and development.

A no vote means: Does not authorize the state to issue the $120 million in bonds.

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Constitutional Amendment IConstitutional amendment · Medicaid · Nov 3, 2026

In 2022, voters added Medicaid expansion to the state constitution, with the federal government paying 90% of the cost. This amendment would require the state to keep that expanded coverage only if federal funding stays at or above 90%.

A yes vote means: Makes South Dakota's required Medicaid expansion conditional on the federal government covering at least 90% of its cost.

A no vote means: Keeps the constitutional requirement to provide expanded Medicaid coverage regardless of the federal funding share.

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Constitutional Amendment JConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

The state constitution currently says every U.S. citizen who is 18 or older and meets residency and registration requirements is entitled to vote. This amendment would add that a person who is not a U.S. citizen is disqualified from voting in any election in South Dakota.

A yes vote means: Adds language to the constitution disqualifying anyone who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any South Dakota election.

A no vote means: Leaves the constitution's current voting qualification language unchanged.

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Constitutional Amendment KConstitutional amendment · State funds · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would create a trust fund in the state constitution for unclaimed property money held by the state. After covering claims, expenses authorized by law, and designated deposits to the general fund, the state treasurer would deposit remaining unclaimed property funds into the trust fund.

A yes vote means: Creates a constitutional trust fund for unclaimed property money.

A no vote means: Does not create the trust fund, leaving current handling of unclaimed property money in place.

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Constitutional Amendment LConstitutional amendment · Ballot measures · Nov 3, 2026

Constitutional amendments in South Dakota currently pass with a simple majority of votes. This amendment would raise that threshold so future constitutional amendments need at least 60% voter approval to pass.

A yes vote means: Requires future constitutional amendments to receive at least 60% of the vote to be approved.

A no vote means: Keeps the simple-majority requirement for approving constitutional amendments.

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Amendment 1Constitutional amendment · Bail · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would remove the constitutional right to bail for a list of serious offenses, including acts of terrorism, second-degree murder, aggravated rape, aggravated rape of a child, and grave torture. Judges could deny bail in those cases only when the proof is evident or the presumption of guilt is great.

A yes vote means: Allows courts to deny bail for the listed serious offenses when the presumption of guilt is great.

A no vote means: Keeps the current constitutional right to bail for those offenses.

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Amendment 2Constitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

Tennessee does not currently have a state property tax, but the legislature has the authority to create one. This amendment would prohibit the General Assembly from ever enacting a state tax on property.

A yes vote means: Prohibits the Tennessee legislature from enacting a state property tax.

A no vote means: Leaves the legislature's existing authority to enact a state property tax in place.

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Amendment 3Constitutional amendment · Victims' rights · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment, known as Marsy's Law, would expand the list of crime victims' rights in the state constitution. New rights would include being present at criminal proceedings, being heard at hearings on release, plea, sentencing, and parole, being free from harassment and intimidation, and having victim safety considered before parole decisions.

A yes vote means: Expands the list of constitutional rights for crime victims in Tennessee.

A no vote means: Keeps the current list of crime victims' rights unchanged.

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60% Vote Requirement for Ballot Initiatives to Increase or Expand TaxesConstitutional amendment · Ballot measures · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would require citizen ballot initiatives that impose a new tax, expand an existing tax, or increase a tax rate to win at least 60% of the vote instead of a simple majority. It would also apply to initiatives that keep property tax rates from falling as much as they would under current law.

A yes vote means: Requires 60% voter approval for citizen initiatives that create, expand, or increase taxes.

A no vote means: Keeps the simple-majority requirement for tax-related citizen initiatives.

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Publication Requirements for Constitutional Amendments MeasureConstitutional amendment · Constitutional amendments · Nov 3, 2026

Utah's constitution requires proposed constitutional amendments to be published in a newspaper in each county for two months before the election. This measure would instead require amendments to be published for the 60 days immediately before the election, in a manner set by the legislature.

A yes vote means: Changes the publication rule for proposed amendments to 60 days before the election, in a manner the legislature provides.

A no vote means: Keeps the requirement to publish proposed amendments in a newspaper in each county for two months before the election.

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Redistricting Map Amendment (April)Constitutional amendment · Redistricting · Apr 21, 2026 · Decided

This amendment would have let the General Assembly, rather than the state's redistricting commission, redraw Virginia's congressional districts between 2025 and 2030 if another state redrew its districts mid-decade. Voters approved it on April 21, 2026, but the Virginia Supreme Court voided the results on May 8, 2026, ruling that the legislature violated procedural requirements when placing it on the ballot.

A yes vote means: Allowed the General Assembly to redraw congressional districts between 2025 and 2030 if another state redrew its districts mid-decade.

A no vote means: Kept congressional map-drawing with the Virginia Redistricting Commission on the regular ten-year schedule.

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Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Marriage · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would remove the provision in Virginia's constitution defining marriage as only between one man and one woman. It would instead recognize marriage as a vital personal right and prohibit the state from denying a marriage license to two adults based on their sex, gender, or race.

A yes vote means: Removes the same-sex marriage ban from the constitution and bars denying marriage licenses based on sex, gender, or race.

A no vote means: Keeps the current constitutional language defining marriage as between one man and one woman.

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Right to Reproductive Freedom AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Reproductive rights · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would add a right to reproductive freedom to Virginia's constitution. It defines that right as the ability to make and carry out one's own decisions about all matters related to one's pregnancy.

A yes vote means: Adds a right to reproductive freedom to the Virginia Constitution.

A no vote means: Does not add a reproductive freedom right to the constitution.

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Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Voting rights · Nov 3, 2026

Currently, Virginians convicted of a felony lose the right to vote unless the governor individually restores it. This amendment would make people convicted of felonies lose their voting rights only while incarcerated, with rights restored automatically upon release.

A yes vote means: Restores voting rights automatically to people with felony convictions when they are released from incarceration.

A no vote means: Keeps the current system, in which the governor must restore a person's voting rights.

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Proposal 3Constitutional amendment · Collective bargaining · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would add a right for workers to organize or join a union and bargain collectively over wages, hours, working conditions, and workplace safety to Vermont's constitution. It would also bar laws that prohibit agreements requiring union membership as a condition of employment.

A yes vote means: Adds a constitutional right for employees to organize or join a union for collective bargaining.

A no vote means: Does not add a collective bargaining right to the Vermont Constitution.

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Proposal 4Constitutional amendment · Civil rights · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would add equal protection language to Vermont's constitution. It would prohibit denying a person's rights based on race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin.

A yes vote means: Prohibits denying rights to a person based on the listed characteristics, such as race, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

A no vote means: Leaves the Vermont Constitution unchanged, without this equal protection language.

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Parental Rights in Public Schools InitiativeCitizen initiative · Parental rights · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would re-enact Initiative 2081, the state's parental rights law, as originally passed, undoing later changes made by House Bill 1296. It restores parents' rights to review education materials, receive notice before certain medical services are offered to their child, and opt their child out of sexual health education.

A yes vote means: Re-enacts Initiative 2081's parental rights provisions and repeals the changes made by House Bill 1296.

A no vote means: Keeps the current parental rights law, including the changes made by House Bill 1296.

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Sex Verification Requirements for Female School Sports InitiativeCitizen initiative · School sports · Nov 3, 2026

This initiative would require school districts and organizations that regulate school sports to bar students who are biologically male from competing in sports designated for female students. Students seeking to play in girls' sports would need documentation from a healthcare provider verifying their sex.

A yes vote means: Requires schools and athletic associations to limit girls' school sports to students verified as biologically female.

A no vote means: Keeps current state law, which requires athletic activities to be offered to all students without regard to sex, including gender identity.

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Prohibit Government Closure of Places of Worship During Emergencies AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Religion · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would bar the state and local governments from ordering places of worship to close or forbidding gatherings in them during a declared state of emergency. It would apply to all emergencies, including public health emergencies.

A yes vote means: Prohibits government from closing places of worship or banning gatherings in them during declared emergencies.

A no vote means: Keeps government's current authority during declared emergencies unchanged.

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Prohibit Government Discrimination or Preferential Treatment AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Affirmative action · Nov 3, 2026

This amendment would prohibit any government entity in Wisconsin from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to any person based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It would apply to public employment, public education, public contracting, and public administration.

A yes vote means: Prohibits government from discriminating or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

A no vote means: Does not add this prohibition to the Wisconsin Constitution.

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Prohibit Partial Veto to Increase Tax or Fee AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Veto power · Nov 3, 2026

Wisconsin's governor can veto parts of spending bills. This amendment would prohibit the governor from using that partial veto power to create a new tax or fee or to increase an existing one.

A yes vote means: Prohibits the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee.

A no vote means: Keeps the governor's partial veto power as it is now.

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Citizenship Voting Requirement AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026

The West Virginia Constitution currently says the citizens of the state are entitled to vote. This amendment would change that language to say that only citizens of the state who are also U.S. citizens are entitled to vote in elections.

A yes vote means: Amends the constitution to say only U.S. citizens are entitled to vote in West Virginia elections.

A no vote means: Keeps the current constitutional language on who is entitled to vote.

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Homeowner's Primary Residence Property Tax Exemption InitiativeCitizen initiative · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026

This citizen initiative would create a property tax exemption for Wyoming homeowners. It would exempt 50% of a primary residence's assessed value from property taxation.

A yes vote means: Exempts half of a primary residence's assessed value from property taxes.

A no vote means: Keeps property taxes on primary residences as they are under current law.

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