States to watch for key ballot measures in 2026

Voters in 39 states will decide 141 ballot measures this November, covering elections, taxes, education, health care, social policy, criminal justice, energy and more. This POLITICO Pro data analysis shows where the most consequential measures are on the ballot and which policy areas could shift directly through voter action.

What you’ll learn

• Which states are voting on election rules and voter-ID measures
• Where tax, education and health care proposals are on the ballot
• Which measures could reshape policy on social issues, criminal justice and energy

Why this matters

State ballot measures can change policy even when control of government does not. Looking at them alongside candidate races gives policy professionals a clearer picture of where the operating environment could shift after November.

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