Nicole Fisher

1 week ago | news.ballotpedia.org | Nicole Fisher

Alaska voters will decide on a ballot initiative in 2026 to establish new limits on campaign contributions to state and local candidates. The measure, a citizen initiative backed by the group Citizens Against Money in Politics, would set specific caps on how much individuals and groups may give to candidates and political organizations. As an indirect initiative, it was certified for legislative consideration in October 2024 after meeting Alaska’s signature requirements.

1 week ago | news.ballotpedia.org | Nicole Fisher

Nevada voters to decide on 2026 ballot initiative allowing public school teacher strikesMay 27, 2025 at 11:40 AMNevada voters will decide on a ballot initiative in 2026 to exempt school teachers and certain other school employees from the state law prohibiting public employee strikes. The initiative, if approved by voters, would change Nevada state law to allow public school teachers, and other education personnel, to strike.

3 weeks ago | news.ballotpedia.org | Nicole Fisher

The Missouri State Legislature placed an amendment on the ballot that would overturn Amendment 3 (2024), which amended the state constitution providing for the fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including abortion. Voters will decide on the new amendment in November 2026. This will be the first state where voters will be deciding to overturn an existing right-to-abortion amendment.

4 weeks ago | news.ballotpedia.org | Nicole Fisher

Alabama voters to decide on amendment in May 2026 to prohibit pay reductions for district attorneys during termMay 11, 2025 at 10:15 AMAlabama voters will decide on a constitutional amendment related to compensation for district attorneys on May 26, 2026. It is the second measure certified for the state’s May 2026 ballot. The amendment would prohibit lowering compensation for district attorneys during his or her term of office.

4 weeks ago | news.ballotpedia.org | Nicole Fisher

A veto referendum effort has been launched to repeal Ohio Senate Bill 1, a law that would change state higher education policies, including prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. If the referendum qualifies for the November 2025 ballot and is approved by voters, SB 1 would be repealed. SB 1 is designed to prohibit DEI programs, training, and offices unless they are required by federal or state law, accreditation standards, or grant conditions.