ballot measures
Coverage of ballot measures in the Nexus archive.
- Abortion Foes Backed Ballot Measures in 2 Red States. Voters Said No.
Abortion opponents supported ballot measures in two red states, but voters rejected them. In Kansas City, Missouri, voters cast their ballots on Tuesday.
- San Francisco’s never-ending beach ‘boondoggle’ heads back to voters
San Francisco's prolonged conflict over the Great Highway has led to citywide ballot measures, a supervisor's recall, and years of political battles. The issue is now returning to voters for a fourth time.
- Dem leaders’ outrageous history of changing California ballot descriptions revealed
The article reveals a history of Democratic leaders altering California ballot measure descriptions. California Attorneys General have authority to draft titles and summaries for these ballot measures.
- Some states will ask voters to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments
Several states are considering ballot measures to raise the approval thresholds required for passing state constitutional amendments. Advocates argue these changes would limit direct democracy.
- ‘Who should I vote for?’ Voters turn to AI before casting their ballots
Voters are using AI to decide whom to vote for, as AI offers an efficient way to navigate political campaigns and ballot measures. The technology helps users avoid the overwhelming amount of political literature, advertising, and commentary.
- Uber, California lawyers say deal reached to avert dueling ballot initiative showdown
Uber and California's trial attorneys have reached a deal to eliminate their competing ballot measures concerning car crash lawsuits and sexual assaults, preventing a costly November election battle. The agreement avoids what was expected to be one of the most expensive political showdowns in the upcoming election.