BallotReady Expands Local Ballot Measure Coverage

This Fall, in addition to statewide measures, we will offer information on all countywide measures & citywide measures in cities over 50K.

Aug.16, 2024

BallotReady is excited to announce a significant addition to our voter guides: for the first time, we are providing detailed, nonpartisan coverage of all ballot measure language at the statewide, countywide, and city levels for cities with populations over 50,000.

While this research gathering is ongoing, this will ultimately include coverage for thousands of measures that voters typically don’t get a chance to read about prior to voting. Now, with BallotReady voter guides, they can.

Historically, our guides have always detailed high profile statewide measures that determine things like abortion access and voting rights reforms. Now, we can help voters make direct determinations on more local projects, like parks and property taxes.

See some examples of what’s at stake with ballot measures this Fall, based on BallotReady’s ongoing research:

1. Statewide Measures

• Constitutional Amendments:

  • Many measures involve amendments to state constitutions or specific articles and sections within them.

  Elections and Voting:

  • Topics include changes to election laws, voter access, and related reforms.

  Health and Public Services:

  • Measures addressing health services, public safety, and funding for state programs.

  Government Structure:

  • Discussions about the roles and powers of state government officials and bodies.

2. Countywide Measures

• Tax and Levy Measures:

  • These measures primarily focus on property taxes, including the implementation, renewal, or adjustment of levies.

  Funding for Local Services:

  • Measures related to the funding of specific county services like education, public safety, and infrastructure.

  Duration and Financial Details:

  • Focus on the duration of taxes and the estimated financial impact of the measures.

3. Citywide Measures

• Municipal Bonds and Taxes:

• Measures often concern issuing bonds for city projects or adjusting city taxes.

• City Charter Amendments:

  • Many measures propose amendments to city charters, altering how cities govern themselves.

  Public Improvements and Services:

  • Focus on funding for city infrastructure, public services, and facilities.

  Government and Safety:

  • Measures related to city governance and public safety initiatives.

Stay tuned for more resources from our Research team previewing what’s at stake with ballot measures in each state this Fall.

Plus, to expand your current voter guide coverage to include these local measures or to schedule a demo with our team to learn more about our digital voter guides, please hit the button below.