Citizen Initiatives & Ballot Measures Archives

The Redistricting Arms Race was Fueled by Hundreds of Millions in Super PAC and 501C4 Dark Money from Both Sides in Virginia and California

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

The redistricting arms race fights in Virginia, California and elsewhere were fueled by hundreds of millions of dollars from Super PACs and hard-to-track dark money groups. Contributions shattered Virginia’s previous record for ballot questions.

Missouri SOS Still Apparently Scheming to Derail November Ballot Initiative to Overturn New Gerrymandered Congressional Map Splitting Kansas City

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins told the Associated Press last December he would do “Everything I can to protect Gov. Kehoe’s Missouri First Map,” UNQUOTE. “Everything” apparently means slow-walking certification of a citizen ballot initiative aimed at overturning the map.

Amidst Caustic Anti-Democracy Bills Nationwide, Maryland Passes Positive Election Reforms, Including Its First Ranked Choice Voting Rules

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Overshadowed by the stream of caustic gerrymandering and voter suppression bills nationwide, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed several pro-voter election bills May 12th. One bill includes the state’s first administrative rules for municipalities using ranked choice voting, and protections from election AI deepfakes.

VA Supreme Court Invalidates Redistricting Referendum for Not Following the Rules for Amendments. It Could Tilt Control of Congress.

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

In a stunning decision May 8th, the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated the April redistricting referendum authorizing new congressional district maps. The court pointed to the state constitution’s requirement that amendments be approved twice over two terms of the legislature, not one, then by the voters.

California Voter ID Ballot Question Now Qualified for the Nov. 3 Ballot, Narrowing ID Options and Requiring Citizenship Verification

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

A California ballot question requiring government-issued ID for voting, qualified for the November 3rd ballot April 24th. It would narrow voter ID options, and require election officials to verify citizenship for both new and previously registered voters.

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Category: Citizen Initiatives & Ballot Measures

The Redistricting Arms Race was Fueled by Hundreds of Millions in Super PAC and 501C4 Dark Money from Both Sides in Virginia and California

Missouri SOS Still Apparently Scheming to Derail November Ballot Initiative to Overturn New Gerrymandered Congressional Map Splitting Kansas City

Amidst Caustic Anti-Democracy Bills Nationwide, Maryland Passes Positive Election Reforms, Including Its First Ranked Choice Voting Rules

VA Supreme Court Invalidates Redistricting Referendum for Not Following the Rules for Amendments. It Could Tilt Control of Congress.

California Voter ID Ballot Question Now Qualified for the Nov. 3 Ballot, Narrowing ID Options and Requiring Citizenship Verification