Energy and environment ballot measures

Voters weighed a range of energy and environment policy questions in the 2026 midterms, including measures related to conservation, water infrastructure, utility regulations and energy use.

This POLITICO Pro Issue Analysis examines the results of energy and environment ballot measures across the country, providing a state-by-state look at the proposals voters considered and the policy issues at stake.

What you’ll learn

• Which states considered energy and environment ballot measures and how voters responded
• Where conservation, recreation and water infrastructure funding appeared on the ballot
• How proposals related to utilities, energy use and environmental reviews fared

Why this matters

State ballot measures can directly shape policy, funding priorities and infrastructure decisions, independent of changes in legislative control. Understanding these results gives policy professionals a clearer picture of the state-level developments to monitor as newly elected officials prepare to take office.

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