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#ranked-choice-voting

Ranked-Choice Voting Loses Everywhere Except Alaska

Ranked-choice voting faced significant setbacks in 2024, with anti-RCV measures gaining traction amid strong opposition from conservative groups.

Electoral reform was on the ballot in several states this election. Why did these measures fail?

Several states rejected ballot initiatives aimed at reducing partisan gerrymandering and introducing electoral reforms, indicating a potential stall in momentum for these movements.

Ranked-Choice Voting Loses Everywhere Except Alaska

Ranked-choice voting faced significant setbacks in 2024, with anti-RCV measures gaining traction amid strong opposition from conservative groups.

Electoral reform was on the ballot in several states this election. Why did these measures fail?

Several states rejected ballot initiatives aimed at reducing partisan gerrymandering and introducing electoral reforms, indicating a potential stall in momentum for these movements.
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#climate-change

Climate and Conservation Ballot Measures Approved Even in Places Trump Won

Voter support for conservation measures in both red and blue states illustrates a bipartisan acknowledgment of climate change risks.

5 states where voters embraced environmental ballot initiatives (including one that will surprise you)

Despite a lack of focus on climate change in the presidential election, state-level initiatives show growing voter interest in environmental protection.

Climate and Conservation Ballot Measures Approved Even in Places Trump Won

Voter support for conservation measures in both red and blue states illustrates a bipartisan acknowledgment of climate change risks.

5 states where voters embraced environmental ballot initiatives (including one that will surprise you)

Despite a lack of focus on climate change in the presidential election, state-level initiatives show growing voter interest in environmental protection.
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#abortion-rights

Abortion Rights Initiatives Keep Winning. It Might Not Matter.

Democrats experienced success in abortion rights ballot initiatives, but challenges remain for expanding access and winning national races.

Abortion on the Ballot

Abortion rights initiatives are gaining momentum, with activists winning all recent efforts and pushing for constitutional guarantees in multiple states.

Election Day 2024: These 10 states have abortion on the ballot. Read the wording carefully

Record 10 states will vote on abortion-related initiatives in the 2024 election, indicating growing movements towards securing abortion rights at the state level.

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

Opponents of abortion rights are using parental rights and anti-trans rhetoric in campaign strategies to mislead voters regarding ballot measures.

New York Passed Proposals Establishing Equality-and Greater Mayoral Control

Voters approved five out of six initiatives in the 2024 ballot, endorsing abortion rights and increasing mayoral power in New York City.

Nevada Residents Will Vote on Abortion Rights in November

Nevada residents will vote on protecting the right to abortion in November, following other states' measures post-Dobbs ruling.

Abortion Rights Initiatives Keep Winning. It Might Not Matter.

Democrats experienced success in abortion rights ballot initiatives, but challenges remain for expanding access and winning national races.

Abortion on the Ballot

Abortion rights initiatives are gaining momentum, with activists winning all recent efforts and pushing for constitutional guarantees in multiple states.

Election Day 2024: These 10 states have abortion on the ballot. Read the wording carefully

Record 10 states will vote on abortion-related initiatives in the 2024 election, indicating growing movements towards securing abortion rights at the state level.

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

Opponents of abortion rights are using parental rights and anti-trans rhetoric in campaign strategies to mislead voters regarding ballot measures.

New York Passed Proposals Establishing Equality-and Greater Mayoral Control

Voters approved five out of six initiatives in the 2024 ballot, endorsing abortion rights and increasing mayoral power in New York City.

Nevada Residents Will Vote on Abortion Rights in November

Nevada residents will vote on protecting the right to abortion in November, following other states' measures post-Dobbs ruling.
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#public-opinion

Here's Where Abortion Will Be on the Ballot in the 2024 Election

Voter-driven measures on abortion rights are surging ahead of the 2024 election, showing significant public support for reproductive rights.

Cannabis Reform on the Ballot: A Pivotal Moment for Legalization Efforts | stupidDOPE

Cannabis reform advocates are optimistic about upcoming ballot initiatives that could reshape U.S. cannabis legality.

Here's Where Abortion Will Be on the Ballot in the 2024 Election

Voter-driven measures on abortion rights are surging ahead of the 2024 election, showing significant public support for reproductive rights.

Cannabis Reform on the Ballot: A Pivotal Moment for Legalization Efforts | stupidDOPE

Cannabis reform advocates are optimistic about upcoming ballot initiatives that could reshape U.S. cannabis legality.
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Everything you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election

The upcoming US presidential election is pivotal for democracy and involves record campaign spending and polarized media coverage.
#voting-rights

How does abortion translate? Ballot measures are a challenge for interpreters

Voter translations are crucial for understanding reproductive rights measures, especially for non-native English speakers in 10 states.

"People Love to Vote for a Raise": Three States Gear Up for Minimum Wage Vote

Activists in several states are leveraging ballot measures to gain support for minimum wage increases and paid sick leave, transcending partisan politics.

How does abortion translate? Ballot measures are a challenge for interpreters

Voter translations are crucial for understanding reproductive rights measures, especially for non-native English speakers in 10 states.

"People Love to Vote for a Raise": Three States Gear Up for Minimum Wage Vote

Activists in several states are leveraging ballot measures to gain support for minimum wage increases and paid sick leave, transcending partisan politics.
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#constitutional-amendments

LGBTQ+ rights have long been at the mercy of public opinion. This November will be no different. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ rights remain a contentious issue for the 2024 election, reflecting ongoing societal debates and the mobilization of voters.
Upcoming ballot initiatives in several states may impact LGBTQ+ rights and highlight the historical use of such measures in elections.

Florida Supreme Court Allows DeSantis' 6-Week Abortion Ban to Stand But Also Approves Abortion Access Ballot Amendment

Florida's 6-week abortion ban upheld with limited exceptions for rape and incest.
Florida Supreme Court allows state constitutional amendments on abortion access and recreational marijuana.

LGBTQ+ rights have long been at the mercy of public opinion. This November will be no different. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ rights remain a contentious issue for the 2024 election, reflecting ongoing societal debates and the mobilization of voters.
Upcoming ballot initiatives in several states may impact LGBTQ+ rights and highlight the historical use of such measures in elections.

Florida Supreme Court Allows DeSantis' 6-Week Abortion Ban to Stand But Also Approves Abortion Access Ballot Amendment

Florida's 6-week abortion ban upheld with limited exceptions for rape and incest.
Florida Supreme Court allows state constitutional amendments on abortion access and recreational marijuana.
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A flier promoting a homelessness ballot measure leaves out a key fact: It's a tax increase

Measure A proposes a new tax to enhance homelessness prevention and affordable housing initiatives in L.A. County.
#reproductive-rights

Abortion foes use government power to fight red-state ballot measures

Opponents of abortion rights are utilizing legal challenges and intimidation to impede reproductive rights initiatives on state ballots this November.

Anti-Abortion Crusaders Have a New Way to Keep the Question Away From Voters

Arkansas conservatives are utilizing obscure election rules to block reproductive rights from reaching the ballot box.

If You Care About Reproductive Rights, Keep a Close Eye on These Under-the-Radar Elections

State supreme court decisions on abortion are crucial for down-ballot races, emphasizing the importance of state judicial elections.

Abortion foes use government power to fight red-state ballot measures

Opponents of abortion rights are utilizing legal challenges and intimidation to impede reproductive rights initiatives on state ballots this November.

Anti-Abortion Crusaders Have a New Way to Keep the Question Away From Voters

Arkansas conservatives are utilizing obscure election rules to block reproductive rights from reaching the ballot box.

If You Care About Reproductive Rights, Keep a Close Eye on These Under-the-Radar Elections

State supreme court decisions on abortion are crucial for down-ballot races, emphasizing the importance of state judicial elections.
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Colorado Fails to Collect Enough Signatures for Any Anti-Trans Ballot Initiative

Anti-transgender politics are increasingly unpopular in Colorado as ballot initiatives fail to meet signature requirements.

Council hears proposed changes to city charter for November ballot - Austin Monitor

Council received proposed city charter revisions, including 3.5% signature threshold for petition requirements, to be discussed for potential action in May and on the November 2024 ballot.

Will the Abortion Vote Help Democrats Flip Florida in 2024?

Florida shifting from a battleground to a red-tinged state impacting electoral strategies.
Potential focus on ballot measures like abortion to drive Democratic turnout in Florida for 2024 elections.

Poll finds Garvey doesn't pose threat to Schiff; no appetite for changing tax approval thresholds

In California, Democratic candidates hold significant leads in various races, with potential impacts on state ballot initiatives.
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