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For 2024, 148 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 41 states, which equals the average (148) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157. In 2022, 140 measures were certified for state ballots. Here's an update on the ballot measure activity during the past two weeks. Eight ballot measures were certified in four states—Arizona, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota: Signatures have been submitted and are pending verification or legal actions for 16 initiatives in five states: Arkansas, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

The following chart shows the number of ballot measures certified each week of an even-numbered year. 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 2024 United States elections. The page includes those that did not make it on the ballot, but notes that status. Elections that have been certified or unanimously projected will be shown here. Included in this section is any ballot measure that has either been certified for the ballot or has passed at least one house in the legislature. As of September 11, 2024, 10 states have certified a referendum on abortion for the 2024 United States elections.

This is the most for a single election cycle on record.[65] NOTE: Proposed amendments, whether initiated by the legislature or by citizen petition, must receive 60% in favor in order to pass. Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections, and Ballotpedia News is our hub for breaking news. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. We are firmly committed to neutrality in our content. As a nonprofit, our mission is to educate.

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For 2024, 55 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 25 states, which is one less than the average (56) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157. Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity: In Alaska, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington, initiated state statutes are indirect. This means the initiative is first presented to the state legislature. Legislators have a certain number of days, depending on the state, to adopt the initiative into law.

In Michigan and Washington, when legislators take no action or reject the initiative, the initiative is put on the ballot for voters to decide. In Massachusetts, petitioners collect a second round of signatures to place the initiative on the ballot. In Florida, the process is direct—the initiative goes to the ballot after signature verification and other official actions. For 2024, 105 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 35 states, five more measures than the average (100) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157. Here's an update on the ballot measure activity during the past two weeks.

Thirteen ballot measures were certified in Alabama, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina, and South Dakota: For 2024, 105 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 35 states, five more measures than the average (100) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157. Here's an update on the ballot measure activity during the past two weeks. Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections, and Ballotpedia News is our hub for breaking news. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government.

We are firmly committed to neutrality in our content. As a nonprofit, our mission is to educate. We’re here for you when: * You’re considering a run for office. * You’re making decisions about how you’ll vote in an election. * You need the latest political news and analysis from a reliable, nonpartisan source. Ballotpedia's articles are 100% written by our professional staff of more than 50 writers and researchers.

Although we have an office in Middleton, Wisconsin, the majority of our staff work from home offices across the United States. Ballotpedia is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization and is not affiliated with any campaigns or candidates for office. For 2024, 158 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 41 states, which is four above the average (154) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157. In 2022, 140 measures were certified for state ballots. Here’s an update on the ballot measure activity during the past two weeks.

Twelve ballot measures were certified in five states—Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, and Utah: Two ballot initiatives were withdrawn in Colorado after legislators compromised with initiative proponents to pass property tax legislation. Those initiatives were: Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections, and Ballotpedia News is our hub for breaking news. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. We are firmly committed to neutrality in our content.

As a nonprofit, our mission is to educate. We’re here for you when: * You’re considering a run for office. * You’re making decisions about how you’ll vote in an election. * You need the latest political news and analysis from a reliable, nonpartisan source. Ballotpedia's articles are 100% written by our professional staff of more than 50 writers and researchers. Although we have an office in Middleton, Wisconsin, the majority of our staff work from home offices across the United States.

Ballotpedia is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization and is not affiliated with any campaigns or candidates for office. For 2024, 134 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 39 states, two fewer measures than the average (136) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157. Here’s an update on the ballot measure activity during the past two weeks. Nine ballot measures were certified in five states—Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio, and South Dakota: Signatures have been submitted and are pending verification for 27 initiatives in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and Washington, D.C.

For 2024, 64 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 26 states, which is four fewer measures than the average (68) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to... The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157. Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity. Five more legislative referrals were certified in four states: Signatures have been submitted and are pending verification or another pre-certification action for four initiatives in Alaska, Maine, and Michigan: In Massachusetts and Washington, enough signatures were verified for 12 indirect ballot initiatives for them to appear before their respective state legislatures.

In Washington, the state legislature approved three:

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