"2024 Ballot Measures and State Legislatures: Shaping Voter Turnout and Policy"
In 2024, alongside the presidential race, state ballot measures on various issues could significantly impact voter turnout and influence the future of elections. These measures, which can be costly campaigns, may address topics like abortion rights, election reforms such as ranked-choice voting, and local issues like housing and mental health funding. Abortion-related measures are expected in about a dozen states, potentially affecting swing states. Election-related measures circulating include ranked-choice voting, independent redistricting, and no-fault absentee voting. California will have a ballot measure on a $6.4 billion bond for housing and mental health services, with a focus on veterans. These state-level decisions could shape policy and politics at a national level.