Progressive Wins and School Choice Defeats Mark Ballot Outcomes

The recent elections saw a conservative shift in voter sentiment on various ballot measures across the U.S., with progressive initiatives like abortion rights, open primaries, and cannabis legalization facing setbacks. While some conservative states surprisingly approved minimum wage increases, measures to overhaul election processes and legalize cannabis largely failed, except in Washington, D.C. The results highlight challenges for Democrats and progressives in using ballot measures to advance their agendas, as voters leaned towards right-leaning positions on issues like crime and immigration.