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Voters in several states decide 145 measures on abortion, redistricting, voter ID

Associated Press reports that voters in several states are deciding 145 measures covering abortion rights, redistricting and voter ID.

Published Nov 3, 2026 · 11:41 UTC3 reports

The short version

  • Voters in several states are deciding 145 proposed laws and constitutional amendments on Tuesday, including abortion rights measures.[Associated Press]
  • Voters in five states are considering transgender restrictions, and citizen-led measures would add voter ID requirements in three.[Associated Press]
  • Nine states are using new congressional districts, but courts ruled Missouri's new districts cannot be used without voter approval.[Associated Press]
  • Ballot results are not in the reporting, and critics call citizenship voting measures largely symbolic.[Associated Press]

Key facts

  • Voters in several states are deciding 145 proposed laws and constitutional amendments on Tuesday.[Associated Press]
  • Two years ago, Missouri voters became the first in the nation to undo an existing abortion ban by ballot measure.[Associated Press]
  • Nine states are using new congressional districts in the midterm elections after mid-decade redistricting encouraged by Trump.[Associated Press]
  • Courts ruled that Missouri's new House districts cannot be used unless voters approve them in a November referendum.[Associated Press]
  • Citizen activists placed voter ID requirements on the ballot in California, Colorado and Nevada, bypassing Democratic-led state legislatures.[Associated Press]
  • Noncitizens are allowed to vote in some local elections in California, Maryland, Vermont and the District of Columbia.[Associated Press]

What remains uncertain

  • The reporting describes measures voters are still deciding and does not include ballot results.[Associated Press]
  • Critics argue the citizenship voting measures are largely symbolic, because noncitizen voting is rare and already barred in federal elections.[Associated Press]
  • Governor Katie Hobbs says Arizona traffic cameras enhance roadway safety, while opponents cite privacy concerns and instances of misuse by some officers.[Associated Press]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.