Ballot Measure Scorecard, 2012
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May 8
North Carolina Same-Sex Marriage, Amendment 1 (May 2012)
June5
California Proposition 28 (Term Limits)
California Proposition 29 (Tobacco Tax)
June 12
North Dakota State Office Appointment Amendment, Measure 1 (June 2012)
North Dakota Property Tax Amendment, Measure 2 (June 2012)
North Dakota Religious Freedom Amendment, Measure 3 (June 2012)
North Dakota University "Fighting Sioux" Referendum, Measure 4 (June 2012)
July 31
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Georgia Sales Tax Increase to Fund Transportation Projects (July 2012)
August 7
Missouri Public Prayer Amendment (August 2012)
August 28
Alaska Property Tax Exemption Act (August 2012)
Alaska Coastal Management Question (August 2012)
September 18
Alabama Medicaid Amendment, Amendment 1 (September 2012)
November 6
Alabama Health Care Amendment
Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust Amendment
Alabama Secret Ballot Amendment
Alabama Segregation Reference Ban Amendment
Alabama Assets and Liabilities Transfer Amendment
Alabama Baldwin County Stockton Landmark District Amendment
Alabama General Obligation Bond
Alabama Banking Amendment
Alabama Business Privilege Tax Amendment
Alabama Legislative Compensation Amendment
Alabama Lawrence County Amendment
Alaska Constitutional Convention Question
Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question, Bonding Proposition A (2012)
Arizona Crime Victims Protection Act Amendment
Arizona Judicial Selection Amendment
Arizona Property Tax Break For Business Equipment Amendment
Arizona Declaration of State Sovereignty Amendment
Arizona Permanent Funds Amendment (2012)
Arizona State Trust Land Amendment (2012)
Arizona Property Tax Assessed Valuation Amendment
Arizona Sales Tax Renewal Amendment
Arizona "Open Government Act" Initiative
Arkansas Retail Project Amendment
Arkansas Sales Tax Increase Amendment
Arkansas Casino Amendment 1
Arkansas Casino Amendment 2
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Question
California "Paycheck Protection" Initiative
California Automobile Insurance Prices Based on History of Insurance Coverage
California Referendum on the State Senate Redistricting Plan
California End the Death Penalty Initiative
"Californians Against Sexual Exploitation Act" Initiative
California Repeal of the "Three Strikes Law"
California Mandatory Labeling of Genetically-Engineered Food
California Income Tax Calculations for Multistate Businesses
California (Molly Munger's) State Income Tax Increase to Support Education Initiative
California (Jerry Brown's) Sales and Income Tax Increase Initiative
California Government Performance and Accountability Act/Two-Year Budget Cycle
Colorado Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Colorado Corporate Contributions Amendment
Colorado State Personnel System Amendment
Florida Health Care, Amendment 1
Florida Veterans Property Tax, Amendment 2
Florida State Revenue Limitation, Amendment 3
Florida Property Tax, Amendment 4
Florida Supreme Court, Amendment 5
Florida Abortion, Amendment 6
Florida Religious Freedom, Amendment 8
Florida Appointment Process for State University System Board of Governors Revision, Amendment 12
Florida Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses, Amendment 9
Florida Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption, Amendment 10
Florida Senior Homestead Tax Exemption, Amendment 11
Georgia Charter Schools Amendment
Georgia Multi-Year Rental Agreements Amendment
Hawaii Dam and Reservoir Owners Assistance Amendment
Hawaii Appointment of Retired Judges Amendment
Idaho Education Reform Veto Referenda
Idaho Hunting and Fishing Amendment
Idaho State Prison Control Amendment
Illinois Public Pension Amendment
Kansas Boat Property Tax Amendment
Kentucky Hunting and Fishing Amendment
Louisiana Medicaid Trust Fund Amendment
Louisiana Right to Bear Arms Amendment
Louisiana Business Property Tax Exemption Amendment
Louisiana Retirement Benefits Amendment
Louisiana New Iberia Property Tax Exemption Amendment
Louisiana Boards and Commissions Restructuring Amendment
Louisiana Public Retirement Bill Filing Amendment
Louisiana Property Tax Exemption for Veterans' Spouses Amendment
Louisiana Special District Creation Amendment
Maine Same-Sex Marriage Question
Maine Transportation Bond Question
Maine Community College Bond Question
Maine Community Water and Sewer Bond Question 1
Maine Community Water and Sewer Bond Question 2
Maryland Orphans' Court Judge Qualifications
Maryland In-State Tuition Referendum
Maryland Elected Officials Removal from Office Amendment
Maryland Orphans' Court Judge Qualifications Amendment, Baltimore County
Maryland Same-Sex Marriage Referendum
Maryland Redistricting Referendum
Maryland Gaming Expansion Question
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative
Massachusetts "Death with Dignity" Initiative
Massachusetts "Right to Repair" Initiative
Michigan Emergency Manager Referendum
Michigan Renewable Energy Amendment
Michigan Home Health Care Amendment
Michigan "Protect Our Jobs" Amendment
Michigan International Bridge Initiative
Michigan Taxation Amendment
Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment
Minnesota Voter Identification Amendment
Missouri Judicial Appointment Amendment
Missouri Health Care Exchange Question
Missouri Tobacco Tax Initiative, Proposition B (2012)
Missouri Municipal Police Amendment
Montana Medical Marijuana Veto Referendum
Montana Parental Notification Measure
Montana Proof of Citizenship Question
Montana Health Care Amendment
Montana Corporate Contributions Initiative
Nebraska Grounds for Impeachment Amendment
Nebraska Hunting and Fishing Amendment
Nebraska Legislative Salary Amendment
Nebraska Term Limits Amendment
Nevada Special Session Amendment
New Hampshire Constitutional Convention Question
New Hampshire State Court Amendment
New Hampshire Income Tax Amendment
New Jersey State College Bond Issue, Public Question 1 (2012)
New Jersey Judicial Salary and Benefits Amendment, Public Question 2 (2012)
New Mexico Senior Citizen Facility Improvement Bonds, Bond Question A (2012)
New Mexico Library Acquisition and Construction Bonds, Bond Question B (2012)
New Mexico Higher Education and Special Schools Bonds, Bond Question C (2012)
New Mexico Judicial Standards Amendment
New Mexico Public Defender Office Amendment
New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Qualifications Amendment
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Corporation Chartering Amendment
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division Amendment
North Dakota Poll Tax Amendment, Measure 1
North Dakota Oaths of Office Amendment, Measure 2
North Dakota Farming and Ranching Amendment
North Dakota Prevention of Animal Cruelty Initiative
North Dakota Smoking Ban Initiative
Ohio Constitutional Convention Question
Ohio Redistricting Amendment
Oklahoma Affirmative Action Ban Amendment
Oklahoma Property Tax Amendment
Oklahoma Governor in the Parole Process Amendment
Oklahoma Reserve Fund Amendment
Oklahoma Public Welfare Amendment
Oklahoma Intangible Tax Ban Amendment
Oregon Government Branches Amendment
Oregon Catastrophic Disaster Amendment
Oregon Real Estate Transfer Tax Amendment
Oregon Cannabis Tax Act Initiative
Oregon Gillnet Fishing Initiative
Oregon Privately-Owned Casinos Amendment
Oregon Estate Tax Phase-Out Initiative
Oregon Corporate Tax "Kicker" Funds for Education Initiative
Oregon Multnomah County Casino Initiative
Rhode Island Casino Gambling Amendment
Rhode Newport Grand Casino Amendment
Rhode Island Higher Education Bonds Question
Rhode Newport Veterans' Home Bond Question
Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Bond Question
Rhode Newport Environmental Management Bonds Question
Rhode Island Affordable House Bonds Question
South Carolina Gubernatorial Elections Amendment
South Dakota Corporate Language Amendment
South Dakota Legislative Travel Reimbursement Amendment
South Dakota Budget Balance Amendment
South Dakota Cement-Plant Trust Amendment
South Dakota Tax Revenues for Grants Referendum
South Dakota Sales Tax Increase Measure, Initiated Measure 15
South Dakota Teachers Union Veto Referendum
Utah Severance Tax Amendment, Constitutional Amendment A (2012)
Utah Military Property Tax Exemption Amendment, Constitutional Amendment B (2012)
Virginia Eminent Domain Amendment
Virginia Veto Session Amendment, Question 2
Washington Marijuana Legalization and Regulation, Initiative 502
Washington Same-Sex Marriage Veto Referendum, Referendum 74
Washington Charter School Initiative
Washington Two-Thirds Vote Required to Raise Taxes, Initiative 1185
Washington Public University Investments Amendment
Washington State Debt Amendment
Washington Pollution Liability Insurance Measure (2012)
Washington Omnibus Tax Preference Measure (2012)
West Virginia County Sheriff Term Limit Amendment
Wyoming Health Care Amendment
Wyoming Hunting Rights Amendment
Wyoming District Court Commissioners Amendment
If a ballot initiative is listed here, that means that the initiative's sponsors have turned in their petition signatures to election authorities, but the initiative has not yet been certified for the ballot.
The time it takes election authorities to scrutinize signatures that have been turned in so they can certify a measure for the ballot varies from state-to-state, averaging about 4-6 weeks.
Signatures filed, certification pending
All initiatives have either been rejected or placed on the ballot for 2012.
Initiated amendments
- Arizona Top-Two Primary Initiative, Proposition 121 (2012)
- Arkansas Casino Amendment, Issue 3 and 4 (2012)
- California Proposition 28, Change in Term Limits (June 2012)
- California Proposition 30, Sales and Income Tax Increase (2012)
- California Proposition 31, Two-Year State Budget Cycle (2012)
- Colorado Marijuana Legalization Initiative, Amendment 64 (2012)
- Michigan "Protect Our Jobs" Amendment, Proposal 2 (2012)
- Michigan Home Health Care Amendment, Proposal 4 (2012)
- Michigan International Bridge Initiative, Proposal 6 (2012)
- Michigan Renewable Energy Amendment, Proposal 3 (2012)
- Michigan Taxation Amendment, Proposal 5 (2012)
- Missouri Municipal Police Amendment, Proposition A (2012)
- North Dakota Farming and Ranching Amendment, Measure 3 (2012)
- North Dakota Property Tax Amendment, Measure 2 (June 2012)
- North Dakota Religious Freedom Amendment, Measure 3 (June 2012)
- Ohio Redistricting Amendment, Issue 2 (2012)
- Oregon Corporate Tax "Kicker" Funds for Education Initiative, Measure 85 (2012)
- Oregon Privately-Owned Casinos Amendment, Measure 82 (2012)
- Oregon Real Estate Transfer Tax Amendment, Measure 79 (2012)
Referred amendments
- Alabama Assets and Liabilities Transfer Amendment, Amendment 5 (2012)
- Alabama Baldwin County Stockton Landmark District Amendment, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Alabama Banking Amendment, Amendment 10 (2012)
- Alabama Business Privilege Tax Amendment, Amendment 9 (2012)
- Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Alabama General Obligation Bond Amendment, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Alabama Health Care Amendment, Amendment 6 (2012)
- Alabama Lawrence County Amendment, Amendment 11 (2012)
- Alabama Legislative Compensation Amendment, Amendment 8 (2012)
- Alabama Medicaid Amendment, Amendment 1 (September 2012)
- Alabama Secret Ballot Amendment, Amendment 7 (2012)
- Alabama Segregation Reference Ban Amendment, Amendment 4 (2012)
- Arizona Crime Victims Protection Act Amendment, Proposition 114 (2012)
- Arizona Declaration of State Sovereignty Amendment, Proposition 120 (2012)
- Arizona Judicial Selection Amendment, Proposition 115 (2012)
- Arizona Permanent Funds Amendment, Proposition 118 (2012)
- Arizona Property Tax Assessed Valuation Amendment, Proposition 117 (2012)
- Arizona Property Tax Break For Business Equipment Amendment, Proposition 116 (2012)
- Arizona State Trust Land Amendment, Proposition 119 (2012)
- Arkansas Marriage Amendment (2016)
- Arkansas Redevelopment Project Question, Issue 2 (2012)
- Arkansas Sales Tax Increase Amendment, Issue 1 (2012)
- Colorado State Personnel System Amendment, Amendment S (2012)
- Florida Abortion, Amendment 6 (2012)
- Florida Appointment Process for State University System Board of Governors Revision, Amendment 12 (2012)
- Florida Health Care, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Florida Property Tax, Amendment 4 (2012)
- Florida Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses, Amendment 9 (2012)
- Florida Religious Freedom, Amendment 8 (2012)
- Florida Senior Homestead Tax Exemption, Amendment 11 (2012)
- Florida State Revenue Limitation, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Florida Supreme Court, Amendment 5 (2012)
- Florida Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption, Amendment 10 (2012)
- Florida Veterans Property Tax, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Georgia Charter Schools, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Georgia Multi-Year Rental Agreements, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Hawaii Appointment of Retired Judges Amendment (2012)
- Hawaii Dam and Reservoir Owners Assistance Amendment (2012)
- Idaho Hunting and Fishing Amendment, HJR 2 (2012)
- Idaho State Prison Control Amendment, SJR 102 (2012)
- Illinois Public Pension Amendment, HJRCA 49 (2012)
- Kansas Boat Property Tax Amendment, HCR 5017 (2012)
- Kentucky Hunting and Fishing Amendment, House Bill 1 (2012)
- Louisiana Boards and Commissions Restructuring, Amendment 7 (2012)
- Louisiana Business Property Tax Exemption, Amendment 8 (2012)
- Louisiana Medicaid Trust Fund, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Louisiana New Iberia Property Tax Exemption, Amendment 6 (2012)
- Louisiana Property Tax Exemption for Veterans' Spouses, Amendment 4 (2012)
- Louisiana Public Retirement Bill Filing, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Louisiana Retirement Benefits, Amendment 5 (2012)
- Louisiana Right to Bear Arms, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Louisiana Special District Creation, Amendment 9 (2012)
- Maryland Elected Officials Removal from Office Amendment, Question 3 (2012)
- Maryland Orphans' Court Judge Qualifications Amendment, Baltimore County, Question 2 (2012)
- Maryland Orphans' Court Judge Qualifications Amendment, Prince George's County, Question 1 (2012)
- Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Minnesota Voter Identification Amendment, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Missouri Judicial Appointment Amendment, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Missouri Public Prayer Amendment, Amendment 2 (August 2012)
- Nebraska Grounds for Impeachment Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Nebraska Hunting and Fishing Amendment, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Nebraska Legislative Salary Amendment, Amendment 4 (2012)
- Nebraska Term Limits Amendment, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Nevada Special Session Amendment, Question 1 (2012)
- New Hampshire Income Tax Amendment, CACR 13 (2012)
- New Hampshire State Court Amendment, CACR 26 (2012)
- New Jersey Judicial Salary and Benefits Amendment, Public Question 2 (2012)
- New Mexico Judicial Standards Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 1 (2012)
- New Mexico Public Defender Office Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 5 (2012)
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Corporation Chartering Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 3 (2012)
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 4 (2012)
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Qualifications Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 2 (2012)
- North Carolina Same-Sex Marriage, Amendment 1 (May 2012)
- North Dakota Oaths of Office Amendment, Measure 2 (2012)
- North Dakota Poll Tax Amendment, Measure 1 (2012)
- North Dakota State Office Appointment Amendment, Measure 1 (June 2012)
- Oklahoma Affirmative Action Ban Amendment, State Question 759 (2012)
- Oklahoma Governor in the Parole Process Amendment, State Question 762 (2012)
- Oklahoma Intangible Tax Ban Amendment, State Question 766 (2012)
- Oklahoma Property Tax Amendment, State Question 758 (2012)
- Oklahoma Public Welfare Department Amendment, State Question 765 (2012)
- Oklahoma Reserve Fund Amendment, State Question 764 (2012)
- Oregon Catastrophic Disaster Amendment, Measure 77 (2012)
- Oregon Government Branches Amendment, Measure 78 (2012)
- Rhode Island Newport Grand Casino Amendment, Question 2 (2012)
- South Carolina Gubernatorial Elections, Amendment 1 (2012)
- South Dakota Budget Balance Amendment, Constitutional Amendment P (2012)
- South Dakota Cement-Plant Trust Amendment, Constitutional Amendment O (2012)
- South Dakota Corporate Language Amendment, Constitutional Amendment M (2012)
- South Dakota Legislative Travel Reimbursement Amendment, Constitutional Amendment N (2012)
- Virginia Eminent Domain Amendment, Question 1 (2012)
- Virginia Veto Session Amendment, Question 2 (2012)
- Washington Public University Investments Amendment, SJR 8223 (2012)
- Washington State Debt Amendment, SJR 8221 (2012)
- West Virginia County Sheriff Term Limit Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Wyoming District Court Commissioners Amendment, Constitutional Amendment C (2012)
- Wyoming Health Care Amendment, Constitutional Amendment A (2012)
- Wyoming Hunting Rights Amendment, Constitutional Amendment B (2012)
Initiated statutes
- Alaska Coastal Management Question, Ballot Measure 2 (August 2012)
- Alaska Property Tax Exemption Act, Ballot Measure 1 (August 2012)
- Arizona Sales Tax Renewal Amendment, Proposition 204 (2012)
- Arkansas Medical Marijuana Question, Issue 5 (2012)
- California Proposition 29, Tobacco Tax for Cancer Research Act (June 2012)
- California Proposition 31, Two-Year State Budget Cycle (2012)
- California Proposition 32, the "Paycheck Protection" Initiative (2012)
- California Proposition 33, Automobile Insurance Persistency Discounts (2012)
- California Proposition 34, the End the Death Penalty Initiative (2012)
- California Proposition 35, Ban on Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery (2012)
- California Proposition 36, Changes in the "Three Strikes" Law (2012)
- California Proposition 37, Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food (2012)
- California Proposition 38, State Income Tax Increase to Support Education (2012)
- California Proposition 39, Income Tax Increase for Multistate Businesses (2012)
- Maine Same-Sex Marriage Question, Question 1 (2012)
- Massachusetts "Death with Dignity" Initiative, Question 2 (2012)
- Massachusetts "Right to Repair" Initiative, Question 1 (2012)
- Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative, Question 3 (2012)
- Missouri Tobacco Tax Initiative, Proposition B (2012)
- Montana Corporate Contributions Initiative, I-166 (2012)
- North Dakota Prevention of Animal Cruelty Initiative, Measure 5 (2012)
- North Dakota Smoking Ban Initiative, Measure 4 (2012)
- Oregon Cannabis Tax Act Initiative, Measure 80 (2012)
- Oregon Estate Tax Phase-Out Initiative, Measure 84 (2012)
- Oregon Gillnet Fishing Initiative, Measure 81 (2012)
- Oregon Multnomah County Casino Initiative, Measure 83 (2012)
- South Dakota Sales Tax Increase Measure, Initiated Measure 15 (2012)
- Washington Charter School Initiative, Initiative 1240 (2012)
- Washington Marijuana Legalization and Regulation, Initiative 502 (2012)
- Washington Two-Thirds Vote Required to Raise Taxes, Initiative 1185 (2012)
Referred statutes
- Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question, Bonding Proposition A (2012)
- Maine Community College Bond Question, Question 2 (2012)
- Maine Transportation Bond Question, Question 4 (2012)
- Maine Water Access and Wildlife Question, Question 3 (2012)
- Maine Water and Sewer Bond Question, Question 5 (2012)
- Maryland Gaming Expansion Question, Question 7 (2012)
- Missouri Health Care Exchange Question, Proposition E (2012)
- Montana Health Care Measure, LR-122 (2012)
- Montana Parental Notification Measure, LR-120 (2012)
- Montana Proof of Citizenship Question, LR-121 (2012)
- New Jersey State College Bond Issue, Public Question 1 (2012)
- New Mexico Higher Education and Special Schools Bonds, Bond Question C (2012)
- New Mexico Library Acquisition and Construction Bonds, Bond Question B (2012)
- New Mexico Senior Citizen Facility Improvement Bonds, Bond Question A (2012)
- Rhode Island Affordable House Bonds Question, Question 7 (2012)
- Rhode Island Casino Gambling Amendment, Question 1 (2012)
- Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Bond Question, Question 5 (2012)
- Rhode Island Higher Education Bonds Question, Question 3 (2012)
- Rhode Island Newport Environmental Management Bonds Question, Question 6 (2012)
- Rhode Island Newport Veterans' Home Bond Question, Question 4 (2012)
- California Proposition 40, Referendum on the State Senate Redistricting Plan (2012)
- Georgia Sales Tax Increase to Fund Transportation Projects, Referendum 1 (July 2012)
- Idaho Online Learning Veto Referendum, Proposition 3 (2012)
- Idaho Teachers' Collective Bargaining Veto Referendums, Props. 1 and 2 (2) (2012)
- Maryland In-State Tuition Referendum, Question 4 (2012)
- Maryland Redistricting Referendum, Question 5 (2012)
- Maryland Same-Sex Civil Marriage Referendum, Question 6 (2012)
- Michigan Emergency Manager Referendum, Proposal 1 (2012)
- Montana Medical Marijuana Veto Referendum, IR-124 (2012)
- North Dakota University "Fighting Sioux" Referendum, Measure 4 (June 2012)
- South Dakota Tax Revenues for Grants Referendum, Referred Law 14 (2012)
- South Dakota Teachers Union Veto Referendum, Referred Law 16 (2012)
- Washington Same-Sex Marriage Veto Referendum, Referendum 74 (2012)
Non-binding measures
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On the ballot
Arizona
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| Tuesday Count • 2012 Scorecard |
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| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13-17, 2011 | Lake Research Partners | 77% | 14% | 9% | 500 |
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4-11, 2011 | Morrison Institute for Public Policy | 58% | 33% | 9% | 600 |
Arkansas
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 26, 2012 | Talk Business-Hendrix College | 41.5% | 50.5% | 8% | 759 |
California
Proposition 28 (term limits)
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 21-28, 2012 | PPIC | 68% | 24% | 8% | 2,001 |
| March 14-19, 2012 | By GQR & AV for USC Dornsife/LAT | 51% | 32% | 17% | 1,500 |
| May 14-20, 2012 | PPIC | 62% | 29% | 9% | 2,002 |
| May 17-21, 2012 | By GQR & AV for USC Dornsife/LAT | 49% | 33% | 12% | 1,002 |
| May 21-29, 2012 | Field | 50% | 28% | 22% | 608 |
Proposition 29 (tobacco tax)
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 21-28, 2012 | PPIC | 67% | 30% | 3% | 2,001 |
| March 14-19, 2012 | By GQR & AV for USC Dornsife/LAT | 68% | 29% | 3% | 1,500 |
| May 14-20, 2012 | PPIC | 53% | 42% | 5% | 2,002 |
| May 17-21, 2012 | By GQR & AV for USC Dornsife/LAT | 62% | 33% | 5% | 1,002 |
| May 21-29, 2012 | Field | 50% | 42% | 8% | 608 |
Proposition 30 (Jerry Brown's merged proposal)
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 14-19, 2012 | By GQR & AV for USC Dornsife/LAT | 64% | 33% | 3% | 1,500 |
| April 3-10, 2012 | PPIC | 54% | 39% | 7% | 823 |
| May 14-20, 2012 | PPIC | 56% | 38% | 7% | 2,002 |
| May 21-29, 2012 | Field Poll | 52% | 35% | 13% | 710 |
| June 21-July 2, 2012 | Field Poll | 54% | 38% | 12% | 997 |
| August 3-7, 2012 | PACE/USC Rossier School of Education | 55% | 36% | 9% | 1,041 |
| September 9-16, 2012 | PPIC | 52% | 40% | 8% | 2,003 |
| September 6-18, 2012 | Field Poll | 51% | 36% | 13% | 902 |
| September 17-23, 2012 | USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times | 54% | 37% | 9% | 1,504 |
| October 7-9, 2012 | SurveyUSA | 33% | 38% | 29% | 700 |
| October 7-10, 2012 | California Business Roundtable | 49.5% | 41.7% | 8.8% | 830 |
| October 11-15, 2012 | Reason-Rupe | 50% | 46% | 4% | 696 |
| October 14-21, 2012 | PPIC | 48% | 44% | 8% | 2,006 |
| October 21-28, 2012 | California Business Roundtable | 49.2% | 42.9% | 7.8% | 2,115 |
| October 17-30, 2012 | Field Poll | 48% | 38% | 14% | 1,912 |
Proposition 38 (Molly Munger's proposal)
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 14-18, 2012 | Field | 45% | 48% | 7% | 344 |
| March 14-19, 2012 | By GQR & AV for USC Dornsife/LAT | 32% | 64% | 4% | 1,500 |
| May 21-29, 2012 | Field Poll | 42% | 43% | 15% | 710 |
| June 21-July 2, 2012 | Field Poll | 46% | 46% | 8% | 997 |
| August 3-7, 2012 | PACE/USC Rossier School of Education | 40% | 49% | 11% | 1,041 |
| September 9-16, 2012 | PPIC | 45% | 45% | 11% | 2,003 |
| September 6-18, 2012 | Field Poll | 41% | 44% | 15% | 902 |
| September 17-23, 2012 | USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times | 34% | 52% | 14% | 1,504 |
| October 7-10, 2012 | California Business Roundtable | 41.9% | 45.9% | 12.2% | 830 |
| October 11-15, 2012 | Reason-Rupe | 42% | 52% | 6% | 696 |
| October 14-21, 2012 | PPIC | 39% | 53% | 8% | 2,006 |
| October 21-28, 2012 | California Business Roundtable | 33.0% | 54.1% | 12.8% | 2,115 |
| October 17-30, 2012 | Field Poll | 34% | 49% | 17% | 1,912 |
Proposition 40
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1-12, 2011 | Field Poll | 42% | 29% | 29% | 1,001 |
| October 7-10, 2012 | California Business Roundtable | 44.2% | 26.1% | 29.7% | 830 |
| October 21-28, 2012 | California Business Roundtable | 48.2% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 2,115 |
Colorado
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 4-7, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 51% | 38% | 11% | 510 |
| Dec. 1-4, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 49% | 40% | 11% | 793 |
| Jun. 6, 2012 | Rasmussen Polling | 61% | 27% | 12% | 500 |
| August 8, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 47% | 38% | 15% | 779 |
Georgia
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 29-30, 2012 | McLaughlin & Associates | 58% | 23% | 19% | 600 |
| September 4, 2012 | Sand Mountain Communications | 50% | 25% | 25% | 1,331 |
Michigan
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9-11, 2011 | EPIC-MRA | 34% | 53% | 13% | 600 |
| September 8-11, 2012 | EPIC-MRA | 42% | 46% | 12% | 600 |
Maryland
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 19-27, 2011 | Gonzales Research and Marketing Strategies | 48% | 49% | 3% | 805 |
| Jan. 23-26, 2012 | Washington Post | 50% | 44% | 6% | 1,064 |
| Mar. 5-7, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 52% | 44% | 4% | 600 |
| May 14-21, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 57% | 37% | 6% | 852 |
| Sept. 25-27, 2012 | Baltimore Sun | 49% | 39% | 12% | 804 |
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 9-15, 2012 | Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies | 48% | 49% | 3% | 808 |
| Sept. 25-27, 2012 | Baltimore Sun | 39% | 47% | 14% | 804 |
Massachusetts
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 16-18, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 43% | 37% | 20% | 936 |
| May 29-30, 2012 | Western New England University | 60% | 29% | 11% | 504 |
| Aug. 16-19, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 58% | 24% | 18% | 1,115 |
| Sept. 13-16, 2012 | Suffolk University Political Research Center | 64% | 27% | 9% | 600 |
| Sept. 21-27, 2012 | Boston Globe & University of New Hampshire | 68% | 20% | 12% | 502 |
| Oct. 2-8, 2012 | University of Massachusetts & YouGov America | 65% | 19% | 17% | 498 |
| Oct. 9-11, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 56% | 30% | 14% | 1,051 |
Minnesota
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2-5, 2011 | Star Tribune Poll | 39% | 55% | 7% | 806 |
| May 23-24, 2011 | SurveyUSA Poll | 51% | 40% | 10% | 552 |
| Nov. 2-3, 2011 | Star Tribune Poll | 48% | 43% | 9% | 807 |
| Jan 21-22, 2012 | Public Policy Poll | 48% | 44% | 8% | 1,236 |
| Ja. 31 - Fe. 2, 2012 | SurveyUSA | 47% | 39% | 4% | 542
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| May 31 - June 3, 2012 | Public Policy Poll | 43% | 49% | 8% | 973 |
| July 17- July 19, 2012 | SurveyUSA | 52% | 37% | 6% | 552 |
| Sept. 10-11, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 48% | 47% | 5% | 824 |
| Oct. 5-8, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 46% | 49% | 5% | 937 |
| Nov. 2-3, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 45% | 52% | 3% | 1,164 |
North Carolina
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15-19, 2009 | Elon University Poll | 43% | 50% | 5% | 620 |
| Feb. 20-24, 2011 | Elon University Poll | 38% | 56% | 5% | 467 |
| August 15-16, 2011 | National Research, Inc. | 49% | 43% | 7% | 400 |
| Sept. 25-29, 2011 | Elon University Poll | 39% | 56% | 5% | 594 |
| Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 61% | 34% | 5% | 760 |
| Oct. 27-31, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 59% | 35% | 6% | 615 |
| Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2011 | Elon University Poll | 37% | 57% | 6% | 529 |
| Dec. 1-4, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 58% | 32% | 10% | 865 |
| Jan. 5-8, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 56% | 34% | 10% | 780 |
| Mar. 26-29, 2012 | Elon University Poll | 32% | 61% | 6% | 534 |
| Apr. 20-22, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 54% | 40% | 6% | 1,139 |
| Apr. 27-29, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 55% | 41% | 4% | 982 |
North Dakota
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 - May 8 | Forum Communications | 26% | 74% | 0% | 500 |
| Early-June | Mason Dixon | 21% | 70% | 9% | 404 |
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 - May 8 | Forum Communications | 56% | 44% | 0% | 500 |
| Early-June | Mason Dixon | 59% | 36% | 5% | 404 |
Ohio
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22-25, 2012 | Lake Research Partners | 54% | 31% | 15% | 705 |
South Dakota
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2011 | Nielson Brothers Polling | 35% | 56% | 9% | 729 |
Washington
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2011 | The Elway Research | 54% | 43% | 3% | 408 |
| January 2012 | The Elway Research | 48% | 45% | 7% | 411 |
Proposed
- See also: Potential 2012 ballot measures
Arkansas
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 26, 2012 | Talk Business-Hendrix College | 28% | 55% | 17% | 759 |
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2012 | Talk Business-Hendrix College | 28% | 66% | 6% | 585 |
California
Mandatory Condoms on Porn Actors
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16-23, 2012 | Research Now | 63% | 37% | - | 1,046 |
Michigan
Collective Bargaining
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27-May 3 | EPIC-MRA | 57% | 33% | 10% | 600 |
Graduated Income Tax
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27-May 3 | EPIC-MRA | 64% | 32% | 4% | 600 |
School Funds Amendment
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27-May 3 | EPIC-MRA | 61% | 30% | 9% | 600 |
Marijuana Legalization Amendment
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21 - January 25 | EPIC-MRA | 45% | 50% | 5% | 600 |
New Jersey
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9-11, 2012 | Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics | 54% | 35% | 7% | 914 |
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Arkansas
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 26, 2012 | Talk Business-Hendrix College | 69% | 18% | 13% | 759 |
California
Jerry Brown's tax increase
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 10-17, 2012 | PPIC | 72% | 26% | 2% | 2,002 |
| February 14-18, 2012 | Field | 58% | 36% | 6% | 1,003 |
| February 17-19, 2012 | Jim Moore[1] | 53% | 36% | 11% | 500 |
| February 17-19, 2012 | Jim Moore[2] | 43% | 52% | 5% | 500 |
| February 21-28, 2012 | PPIC | 52% | 40% | 8% | 2,001 |
Millionaire's Tax
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 14-18, 2012 | Field | 63% | 31% | 6% | 344 |
| February 17-19, 2012 | Jim Moore[3] | 55% | 34% | 11% | 500 |
| February 17-19, 2012 | Jim Moore[4] | 42% | 53% | 5% | 500 |
"Marijuana Like Wine"
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 | Fairbank, Maslin | 62% | 35% | 3% | 800 |
U.S. Congress redistricting
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1-12, 2011 | Field Poll | 44% | 28% | 28% | 1,001 |
Ohio
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 7-12, 2012 | Quinnipiac University Polling Institute | 54% | 40% | 6% | 1,421 |
The list below reveals the 20 latest news articles related to ballot measures. However, you can read even more headlines here.
- Ballot Law Update: 2012 Year in Review, Dec 26, 2012
- Initiative and Referendum History Series: Three states celebrated 100 years of I&R during 2012 elections, Dec 26, 2012
- Ballotpedia puts a bow on 2012 ballot measure analysis, Dec 21, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Past repeats itself with old issues in new states, Dec 18, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Same-sex marriage dominating political headlines, Dec 11, 2012
- Two cases relating to same-sex marriage reach the U.S. Supreme Court, Dec 10, 2012
- Michigan legislature passes "Right-to-Work" bills, Dec 07, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: First component of 2012 ballot measure analysis shows initiative increase, Dec 04, 2012
- Alaska results certified for 2012 ballot measures, Nov 30, 2012
- Issue of same-sex marriage on future statewide ballots gaining steam across the country, Nov 30, 2012
- State of Washington updates state certificates following same-sex marriage vote, Nov 30, 2012
- North Dakota election results certified for 2012, Nov 30, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Legislators in several Midwestern states look to make it harder to place measures on ballots, Nov 28, 2012
- Illinois' renewed legislative push for same-sex marriage, Nov 28, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Federal intervention hovers over 2012 statewide measure issues, Nov 27, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: 2013, 2014 and 2016 ballot measure developments swirl, Nov 20, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: A recap of 2012, a glance at 2013, Nov 13, 2012
- Jesse Jackson Jr. faces possible resignation, Nov 13, 2012
- 2012 Ballot Measure Election Results:Idaho, Nov 09, 2012
- 2012 Ballot Measure Election Results:Colorado, Nov 07, 2012
