Voters face 145 state ballot measures on abortion, taxes and rights

In November, voters in 39 states will decide on 145 statewide ballot measures covering issues including abortion, taxes and voting.

Some measures were placed on ballots through citizen petitions, while others were put forward by state legislatures as proposed constitutional amendments.

Abortion rights are on the ballot in four states, as states continue to set their own laws after the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning federal protections.

Missouri voters will consider a measure combining a near-total abortion ban with restrictions on gender-affirming treatment for minors; voters in Nevada and Virginia could add abortion protections to their constitutions, while Idaho voters could overturn a near-total ban.

Voters in five states will weigh measures on transgender issues, including proposals to restrict transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports; other measures would protect or strengthen LGBTQ+ rights.

California voters will consider a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund health care programs, while two other propositions would block the tax.

The votes could change state laws and constitutions, and at least $400 million has been spent on television ads supporting or opposing ballot initiatives.