2026 ballot measure polls
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As of March 21, 2026, 80 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in 33 states for elections in 2026.
This page aggregates the polls released for statewide ballot measures that were on the ballot in 2026. You can share ballot measure polls with Ballotpedia at editor@ballotpedia.org.
Contents
- 1 California One-Time Wealth Tax for State-Funded Health Care Programs Initiative (2026)
- 2 Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative (2026)
- 3 Massachusetts Decrease State Income Tax Rate to 4% Initiative (2026)
- 4 Massachusetts Permit Same-Day Voter Registration Initiative (2026)
- 5 Massachusetts Public Records Requirements for Legislature and Governor’s Office Initiative (2026)
- 6 Massachusetts Rent Control Initiative (2026)
- 7 Massachusetts Eliminate Recreational Marijuana Sales and Allow Limited Possession Initiative (2026)
- 8 Massachusetts Limit on Required Lot Size for Single-Family Homes Initiative (2026)
- 9 Massachusetts Top-Two Primary Elections Initiative (2026)
- 10 Utah Prohibit Public Sector Union Collective Bargaining Referendum (2026)
- 11 Utah Eliminate the Independent Redistricting Commission Initiative (2026)
- 12 Virginia Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment (2026)
- 13 Virginia Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release Amendment (2026)
- 14 Virginia Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment (2026)
- 15 Ballotpedia's approach to covering polls
- 16 See also
- 17 Footnotes
California One-Time Wealth Tax for State-Funded Health Care Programs Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies Question"The Billionaire Tax initiative calls for imposing a one-time 5% state tax on the total wealth of any California resident whose net worth is greater than 1 billion dollars. Supporters say it will provide much needed tax revenues and help offset the cutbacks being made by the Trump administration to existing state health care and food assistance programs. Opponents say its passage would undercut state tax revenues in the long run and stifle innovation as many of California’s highest paying taxpayers and most successful individuals may choose to leave the state to avoid the tax. If you were voting today on the Billionaire Tax Initiative, would you vote Yes or No?" | – | 5,109 RV | ± 2.00% | 52.0% | 33.0% | 15.0% |
Citrin Center at UC Berkeley and POLITICO Question"If the election were held today, how would you vote on this initiative?" | – | 1,220 RV | ± 3.00% | 50.0% | 28.0% | 23.0% |
David Binder Research Question"Do you support or oppose the Billionaire Tax Act, which would impose a one-time five percent tax on the accumulated net worth of individuals in California with a net worth of one billion dollars or more?" | – | 800 LV | ± 3.50% | 55.0% | 39.0% | 6.0% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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Idaho Policy Institute/Boise State University Question"In November of 2026, there could be a ballot initiative in front of Idaho voters. It is titled the “Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act.” This act establishes a right to make private reproductive health care decisions, including abortion up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies. Hearing this would you say you support or oppose this ballot initiative?" | – | 508 R | ± 3.10% | 60.5% | 27.6% | 11.9% |
Idaho Policy Institute/Boise State University Question"In November of 2026, there could be a ballot initiative in front of Idaho voters. This act establishes a right to make private reproductive health care decisions, including abortion up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies. Hearing this would you say you support or oppose this ballot initiative?" | – | 492 R | ± 3.10% | 58.9% | 31.5% | 9.6% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Massachusetts Decrease State Income Tax Rate to 4% Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of New Hampshire Survey Center Question"Generally speaking, would you support or oppose the following proposed ballot questions that may be on the general election ballot in November or do you not have an opinion on these? Decreasing the state income tax from 5% to 4%" | – | 666 Residents | ± 3.80% | 58.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% | |
Suffolk University Political Research Center/The Boston Globe Question"A proposed ballot question would cut the state income tax rate from 5 percent to 4 percent by 2029. Do you support or oppose such a proposal?" | – | 500 RV | ± 4.40% | 66.8% | 23.2% | 10.0% | |
Advantage, Inc. Question"Do you support lowering the state income tax from 5% to 4%?" | – | 750 LV | ± 3.60% | 62.1% | 23.9% | 14.0% | Fiscal Alliance Foundation |
Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance Question"Would you support or oppose a proposal to reduce the state’s income tax rate from its current level of 5 percent to 4 percent (which is effectively a 20% income tax cut)?" | – | 1,007 RV | ± 3.10% | 74.8% | 9.1% | 16.2% | |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | |||||||
Massachusetts Permit Same-Day Voter Registration Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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University of New Hampshire Survey Center Question"Generally speaking, would you support or oppose the following proposed ballot questions that may be on the general election ballot in November or do you not have an opinion on these? Provide for same-day voter registration" | – | 669 Residents | ± 3.80% | 62.0% | 21.0% | 17.0% |
Suffolk University Political Research Center/The Boston Globe Question"A proposed ballot question would allow residents to register to vote on Election Day. Would you support or oppose such a proposal?" | – | 500 RV | ± 4.40% | 63.4% | 31.8% | 4.8% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Massachusetts Public Records Requirements for Legislature and Governor’s Office Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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Suffolk University Political Research Center/The Boston Globe Question"A proposed ballot question would subject the Massachusetts Legislature and the governor’s office to state public records law, meaning they would have to provide records such as schedules, contracts, and internal emails when the public asks for them. Currently, both the governor’s office and the Massachusetts Legislature are exempt. Do you support or oppose a proposal to require the governor’s office and Massachusetts Legislature to be subject to the state public records law?" | – | 500 RV | ± 4.40% | 83.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Massachusetts Rent Control Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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University of New Hampshire Survey Center Question"Generally speaking, would you support or oppose the following proposed ballot questions that may be on the general election ballot in November or do you not have an opinion on these? Establish rent control, limiting annual rent increases for residential units to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%, whichever is lower" | – | 669 Residents | ± 3.80% | 56.0% | 26.0% | 17.0% |
Suffolk University Political Research Center/The Boston Globe Question"A proposed ballot question would cap annual rent increases in most rental units to no more than 5 percent statewide. Do you support or oppose such a proposal?" | – | 500 RV | ± 4.40% | 62.6% | 30.6% | 6.8% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Massachusetts Eliminate Recreational Marijuana Sales and Allow Limited Possession Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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University of New Hampshire Survey Center Question"Generally speaking, would you support or oppose the following proposed ballot questions that may be on the general election ballot in November or do you not have an opinion on these? Repeal laws that permit the sale of recreational marijuana and the personal cultivation of cannabis in homes" | – | 666 Residents | ± 3.80% | 20.0% | 63.0% | 16.0% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Massachusetts Limit on Required Lot Size for Single-Family Homes Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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University of New Hampshire Survey Center Question"Generally speaking, would you support or oppose the following proposed ballot questions that may be on the general election ballot in November or do you not have an opinion on these? Require cities and towns to allow single-family homes on residentially zoned lots that meet minimum standards of at least 5,000 square feet in area" | – | 665 Residents | ± 3.80% | 36.0% | 17.0% | 48.0% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Massachusetts Top-Two Primary Elections Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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University of New Hampshire Survey Center Question"Generally speaking, would you support or oppose the following proposed ballot questions that may be on the general election ballot in November or do you not have an opinion on these? Eliminate political party primaries for state elections and create a single primary where candidates are listed regardless of their political party" | – | 665 Residents | ± 3.80% | 41.0% | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Utah Prohibit Public Sector Union Collective Bargaining Referendum (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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Harris X Question"The referendum to repeal the law that bans public employee unions in Utah from collective bargaining recently qualified for the 2026 ballot. If the election were held today, would you vote in favor or against the referendum?" | – | 805 RV | ± 3.50% | 36.0% | 33.0% | 34.0% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Utah Eliminate the Independent Redistricting Commission Initiative (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided | Sponsor |
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Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics Question"There is currently an effort to gather signatures for a ballot proposition that would eliminate Utah's independent redistricting commission, which was established in 2018 when voters passed Proposition 4. Do you support of oppose eliminating that commission?" | – | 769 RV | ± 4.00% | 27.0% | 32.0% | 41.0% | |
Embold Research Question"In 2018, Utah voters passed Proposition 4, a ballot initiative that established the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission and included a set of neutral criteria that all redistricting maps in Utah must follow. Prop 4 also banned the manipulation of election district maps to unfairly benefit one political party (“gerrymandering”). Do you support or oppose Prop 4?" | – | 1,731 RV | ± 2.50% | 64.0% | 19.0% | 18.0% | Better Boundaries |
Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics Question"There is currently an effort to gather signatures for a ballot proposition that would eliminate Utah's independent redistricting commission, which was established in 2018 when voters passed Proposition 4. Do you support of oppose eliminating that commission?" | – | 799 RV | ± 3.00% | 26.0% | 29.0% | 44.0% | |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | |||||||
Virginia Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Wason Center Question"Would you support or oppose amending Virginia's constitution to guarantee reproductive rights, such as access to contraception and abortion? And would you say you strongly support/oppose or just support/oppose?" | – | 807 RV | ± 4.40% | 66.0% | 28.0% | 6.0% |
Virginia Commonwealth University Question"This past November, the Virginia House of Delegates advanced a joint resolution seeking to place abortion rights in the Virginia State Constitution. Do you agree or disagree with this resolution?" | – | 806 Residents | ± 4.73% | 62.0% | 30.0% | 9.0% |
The Wason Center Question"Would you support or oppose amending Virginia's constitution to guarantee reproductive rights, such as access to contraception and abortion?" | – | 806 RV | ± 3.60% | 61.0% | 32.0% | 8.0% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Virginia Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release Amendment (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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The Wason Center Question"Would you support or oppose amending Virginia's constitution to allow felons that have completed their prison sentence to have their voting rights automatically restored upon release? And would you say you strongly support/oppose or just support/oppose?" | – | 807 RV | ± 4.40% | 64.0% | 30.0% | 5.0% |
The Wason Center Question"Would you support or oppose amending Virginia's constitution to allow felons that have completed their prison sentence to have their voting rights automatically restored upon release?" | – | 806 RV | ± 3.60% | 63.0% | 32.0% | 6.0% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Virginia Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment (2026)
| Poll | Dates | Sample size | Margin of error | Support | Oppose | Undecided |
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Roanoke College Question"The General Assembly passed an amendment to the Virginia Constitution allowing them to do mid-decade redistricting and approved a new map which is thought to favor Democrats in 10 of the 11 congressional districts in Virginia. A special election must be held for voters to approve the amendment before any mid-decade redistricting can take effect. If you had to decide today, would you vote to approve the amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting, or keep the current process as it is now?" | – | 800 Residents | ± 4.43% | 44.0% | 52.0% | 4.0% |
Christopher Newport University Question"As you may know, a constitutional amendment is being considered by the General Assembly to temporarily change when Virginia's congressional districts can be redrawn. This amendment is being considered in response to other states that are redrawing districts outside of the normal 10-year census cycle, and would allow the General Assembly to redraw congressional maps between 2026 and 2030. If passed, the proposed amendment would go on the statewide ballot for voters to ultimately decide. Would you support or oppose this redistricting constitutional amendment? And, would you say you strongly support/oppose or just support or oppose?" | – | 807 RV | ± 4.40% | 51.0% | 43.0% | 7.0% |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Ballotpedia's approach to covering polls
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See also
Footnotes
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