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Day 1 of early voting in NYC's 2025 general election saw a record-breaking 79,409 voters, significantly higher than 2021, with residents voting for various city offices and ballot questions, reflecting increased engagement in local politics.
Massachusetts voters approved Question 1, allowing the state auditor to audit the Legislature, while rejecting Question 5, which proposed raising the minimum wage for tipped workers. Question 4, which aimed to legalize certain psychedelics, was conceded by its advocates. Questions 2 and 3, concerning the MCAS exam and rideshare driver unions, respectively, were leading but not yet called. The passage of Question 1 may face legal challenges over separation of powers concerns.
Massachusetts voters are deciding on five ballot questions in the 2024 election. Question 1 proposes expanding the state auditor's power to audit the legislature. Question 2 seeks to remove the MCAS exam as a graduation requirement. Question 3 would allow rideshare drivers to unionize. Question 4 aims to legalize certain psychedelics for supervised use. Question 5 proposes increasing the base pay for tipped workers to match the state's minimum wage over five years.
Voters in Kansas City, Missouri, and surrounding areas participated in the November 2023 general election, casting their votes for city council, school board, mayoral, county commission, and other races. Johnson County, Kansas, expects a voter turnout of 25-30% with several high-interest races, while election boards on the Missouri side anticipate a turnout of about 10%. Missouri residents also had the opportunity to weigh in on ballot questions impacting their tax dollars.
News 8 is providing live coverage of Connecticut's general election, with in-depth analysis by Tom Dudchik and the Capitol Report team. Unofficial results include ballot questions on topics such as the approval of funds for a new boathouse in Middletown, the sale of recreational marijuana in Simsbury, charter changes in New Haven, and the approval of funds for a police headquarters facility project in Norwich.
Maine voters will be deciding on four constitutional amendments in the upcoming election. Question 5 aims to extend the time period for judicial review of written petitions, allowing state election officials more time to certify petitions during major elections. Question 6 addresses the printing of the Maine State Constitution, seeking to include all provisions in the official copies prepared by the Secretary of State.