Ballot Measures

governance

This page explains how ballot measures work in Utah, including citizen initiatives and referendums, key deadlines, eligibility rules, and how voters can follow measures between...

Elections

Ballot measures in Alabama give voters a direct role in lawmaking, but the process is governed by strict rules that shape which ideas reach the ballot and how they are decided....

policy-and-law

Proposition 8 was a 2008 ballot measure in California that replaced the right to same-sex marriage, recognized briefly after the California Supreme Court ruling, with a ban. End...

politics

The 2018 midterm elections in Maryland delivered decisive victories for Democratic candidates across federal and statewide contests, reinforcing the state’s political alignmen...

civic_elections

The Denver ballot in 2019 presented voters with a mix of city charter questions, local policy measures, and judicial retention items. This guide explains what appeared on the ba...

Elections

The California November 2018 ballot featured a wide array of measures spanning criminal justice, housing, labor, environment, health care, and transportation. Understanding the...

civic

This Santa Cruz voter guide explains how to participate in local elections, what to expect on your ballot, and where to find official information. It is designed to help you und...

civic

Whether you are a long-time resident or new to the city, this Oakland voter guide helps you prepare to vote with clarity and confidence. Oakland elections include city council s...

Elections

In April 2019, Wisconsin held a statewide spring election that reshaped its political landscape. Voters weighed ballot measures, chose a new U.S. senator, and decided contested...

Elections

The MO election 2018 was a midterm contest held on November 6, 2018, in which Missouri voters decided U.S. House, statewide constitutional offices, state legislative seats, and...