Politics
145 statewide ballot measures head to voters in November
At least $400 million in TV ad spending has gone to ballot initiatives, including California's billionaire tax.
The short version
- Ballotpedia counts 145 statewide ballot measures on the November ballot.[NPR]
- AdImpact data show at least $400 million has been spent on TV ads for ballot initiatives.[Politico]
- California's Prop 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires if passed, and a Citrin-POLITICO poll found 46% support.[Politico]
- Abortion is on the ballot in four states, and results are not yet known.[NPR]
Key facts
- There are 145 statewide ballot measures on the November ballot, according to Ballotpedia.[NPR]
- At least $400 million has been spent on TV ads for ballot initiatives, according to AdImpact data.[Politico]
- California's Prop 40 would levy a one-time 5% tax on the state's billionaires if passed.[Politico]
- A Citrin-POLITICO poll found Prop 40 receiving 46% support, short of the majority needed to pass.[Politico]
- Four states have abortion measures on the ballot.[NPR]
What remains uncertain
- The 46% support figure comes from a single pre-election poll, so Prop 40's final outcome is unknown.[Politico]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.