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Oct 26, 2026

Voters in over three dozen states to decide nearly 150 ballot measures in 2024 midterm elections

Voters across more than three dozen U.S. states will decide the fate of approximately 150 ballot measures in November's midterm elections, covering issues including transgender rights, abortion access, billionaire taxes, voting rights, and redistricting. At least $400 million has been spent on TV ads for these initiatives, with five states holding historic first-time votes on transgender youth rights.

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▪Nebraska's November 2026 measure would codify its existing ban on transgender athletes competing in sports aligned with their gender identity into the state constitution.
▪Washington state's proposed November 2026 ballot measure would require healthcare providers to verify an athlete's biological sex before joining a girls' team.
▪Alaskans will vote in November 2026 on whether to retain the state's ranked-choice election system amid a competitive Senate race involving Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola.

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2026 U.S. midterm elections1 Campaign finance1 Elections1 State politics1 Transgender rights1 U.S. redistricting & gerrymandering1 U.S. voting rights1 US midterm elections1

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