Local advisory questions ballot measures
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Voters have decided on local advisory questions ballot measures across the U.S. As a local ballot measure topic, this includes measures that are non-binding, meaning the outcome of the measures have no legal effect on a local government's laws. The topic is grouped within the local governance policy area.
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Upcoming ballot measures
- See also: 2026 ballot measures and 2027 ballot measures
The following is a list of local ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:
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Years
States
2026
- Montpelier, Vermont, Article 12, Advise the Mayor and City Council to Adopt Pledge Supporting Palestinians Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot
2025
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Brattleboro, Vermont, Article II, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
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Greenbelt, Maryland, Advisory Referendum 1, Ranked-Choice Voting for City Council Member Elections Measure (November 2025)
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Greenbelt, Maryland, Advisory Referendum 2, Term Length for Council Members Measure (November 2025)
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Montpelier, Vermont, Article 13, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
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Newfane, Vermont, Article 38, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
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Somerville, Massachusetts, Question 3, City Business and Investments Related to Israel Advisory Question (November 2025)
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Vergennes, Vermont, Article 7, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
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Winooski, Vermont, Article 5, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
2024
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Cambrian School District, California, Measure BB, Educational Funding Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024)
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Coos County, Oregon, Measure 6-219, BOEM Offshore Wind Turbine Project Advisory Question (November 2024)
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Curry County, Oregon, Measure 8-116, BOEM Offshore Wind Turbine Project Advisory Question (November 2024)
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Lassen County, California, Measure U, Appointed Director of Finance Question (March 2024)
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Massachusetts House District 10, Question 6, Single-Payer Healthcare Measure (November 2024)
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Massachusetts House District 14, Question 6, Single-Payer Healthcare Measure (November 2024)
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Massachusetts House District 2, Question 6, Single-Payer Healthcare Measure (November 2024)
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Miami-Dade County, Florida, Expand the Rapid Mass Transit System Straw Poll Measure (August 2024)
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Miami-Dade County, Florida, Free Public Wi-Fi Straw Poll Measure (November 2024)
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Peoria Township, Illinois, Ranked-Choice Voting Advisory Question (November 2024)
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San Benito County, California, Measure B, Hazel Hawkins Joint Powers Authority Advisory Question (November 2024)
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Santa Monica, California, Measure PSK, Tax Revenue for Public Safety Advisory Question (November 2024)
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Tuolumne County, California, Measure A, Measure Z Funds Advisory Measure (November 2024)
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Urbana, Illinois, Question 1, Stop Military Funding to Israel Advisory Question (November 2024)
2023
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 1, State Redistricting System Advisory Question (April 2023)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Right to Privacy Advisory Question (April 2023)
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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Repeal Abortion Ban Law Advisory Question (April 2023)
2022
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 1, Marijuana Legalization Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Marijuana-Related Conviction Expungements Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 3, Repeal Abortion Ban Statute Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Hollister, California, Measure T, Motorcycle Rally 4th of July Weekend Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Hollister, California, Measure U, Motorcycle Rally Different Weekend Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Question 1, Prohibit Semiautomatic Firearms Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Marijuana Legalization Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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San Bernardino County, California, Measure EE, Reception of Equitable Share of State Funding and Resources Advisory Question (November 2022)
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Santa Monica, California, Measure DTS, Transfer Tax Advisory Measure (November 2022)
2021
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Boston, Massachusetts, Question 2, Electric Substation Location Advisory Question (November 2021)
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Madison, Wisconsin, Question 1, Full-time Common Council Advisory Question (April 2021)
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Madison, Wisconsin, Question 2, Common Council Size Advisory Question (April 2021)
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Madison, Wisconsin, Question 3, Alderperson Term Length Advisory Question (April 2021)
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Madison, Wisconsin, Question 4, Common Council Term Limit Advisory Question (April 2021)
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Oak Park, Illinois, Police Defunding Advisory Referendum (April 2021)
2020
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Avalon, California, Measure E, Advisory Vote on Allowing Delivery of Recreational Marijuana (March 2020)
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Avalon, California, Measure F, Advisory Vote on Allowing Marijuana Dispensaries in City Limits (March 2020)
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Benicia, California, Measure D, Marijuana Dispensaries Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 1, Broadband Access Advisory Vote (November 2020)
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Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 2, City Plan Goals Advisory Vote (November 2020)
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Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 3, State Firearm Restrictions Advisory Vote (November 2020)
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DuPage County, Illinois, COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment Stockpile Advisory Referendum (November 2020)
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DuPage County, Illinois, Law Enforcement Budget Advisory Referendum (November 2020)
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DuPage County, Illinois, Law Enforcement Injury Risk Training Advisory Referendum (November 2020)
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Jersey City, New Jersey, Municipal Arts and Culture Trust Fund Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Laguna Woods, California, Measure V, Marijuana Dispensaries Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Mendocino County, California, Measure E, Occupancy Tax Revenue Advisory Question (March 2020)
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Miami, Florida, Straw Ballot Question, COVID-19 Screening Program at Miami International Airport (August 2020)
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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Nonbinding Redistricting Plan Question (April 2020)
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Monterey Park, California, Measure HH, Advisory Vote on Allocation of Sales Tax Revenue (March 2020)
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St. Helena, California, Measure G, Hotel Development Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Woodland, California, Measure S, Funds Allocation Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Woodland, California, Measure T, Funds Allocation Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Woodland, California, Measure U, Funds Allocation Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Woodland, California, Measure V, Funds Allocation Advisory Question (November 2020)
2019
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Chicago, Illinois, El Paseo Trail Area Affordable Housing, Property Tax Freeze, and Local Jobs Advisory Referendum (February 2019)
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Chicago, Illinois, Marijuana Tax Revenue Allocation Advisory Referendum (February 2019)
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Chicago, Illinois, Obama Center Area Affordable Housing, Property Tax Freeze, and Local Jobs Advisory Referendum (February 2019)
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Chicago, Illinois, Rent Control Advisory Referendum (February 2019)
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Sales Tax Advisory Question (November 2019)
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Morrow, Georgia, Homestead Tax Exemption Advisory Question (November 2019)
2018
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Berkeley, California, Measure R, Vision 2050 Advisory Measure (November 2018)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question I, Protect Residential Property Taxpayers Referendum (November 2018)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question II, Marijuana Legalization Referendum (November 2018)
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Half Moon Bay, California, Measure MM, Commercial Manufacturing of Marijuana Products Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Half Moon Bay, California, Measure SS, Retail Marijuana Sales Advisory Question (November 2018)
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King City, California, Measure L, Use of Sales Tax Revenue Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Lake Forest, California, Measure Q, At-Large Elections Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Lassen County, California, Measure K, Advisory Measure for Public Safety Funding (June 2018)
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Parlier, California, Measure D, Advisory Measure for Funding of Fire Services (June 2018)
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Parlier, California, Measure L, Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Pasadena, California, Measure J, Sales Tax Revenue Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Paso Robles, California, Measure N-18, Sales Tax for Streets and Sidewalks Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Red Bluff, California, Measure B, Sales Tax Revenue Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Sierra County, California, Measure A, Resolution to Prohibit Commercial Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, and Dispensaries (June 2018)
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Simi Valley, California, Measure R, Marijuana Business Operations Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Simi Valley, California, Measure S, Marijuana Business Location Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Question 4, Non Binding State Senator Voting Instruction (November 2018)
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Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Question 5, Non Binding State Representative Vote Instruction (November 2018)
2017
2016
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Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Albuquerque Rapid Transit Advisory Question (November 2016)
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Brentwood, California, Revenue from Utility User Tax Allocated to Public Safety Advisory Vote, Measure A (November 2016)
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Fort Bragg, California, Hotel Tax Increase Advisory, Measure AB (November 2016)
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Loomis, California, Sales Tax Revenue Allocated to Library Services Advisory Vote, Measure G (November 2016)
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Mendocino County, California, Cannabis Business Tax Spending Advisory, Measure AJ (November 2016)
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Oakley, California, Utility Tax Revenue Allocated for Medical Services Advisory Vote, Measure G (November 2016)
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Point Arena, California, Hotel Tax Increase Advisory, Measure AD (November 2016)
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Redding, California, Sales Tax Increase Advisory Question, Measure E (November 2016)
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Santa Monica, California, Allocation of Sales Tax Revenue to Public Schools Advisory Vote, Measure GS (November 2016)
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South Lake Tahoe, California, Sales Tax Revenue Allocated to City Facilities Advisory Question, Measure S (November 2016)
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South Lake Tahoe, California, Sales Tax Revenue Allocated to Roads Advisory Question, Measure R (November 2016)
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Ukiah, California, Street Repair Sales Tax Advisory, Measure Z (November 2016)
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Washington, D.C., Statehood Advisory Question (November 2016)
2009
2006
California
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Atherton, California, Town Center Funding, Measure A (June 2017)
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Avalon, California, Measure E, Advisory Vote on Allowing Delivery of Recreational Marijuana (March 2020)
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Avalon, California, Measure F, Advisory Vote on Allowing Marijuana Dispensaries in City Limits (March 2020)
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Benicia, California, Measure D, Marijuana Dispensaries Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Berkeley, California, Measure R, Vision 2050 Advisory Measure (November 2018)
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Brentwood, California, Revenue from Utility User Tax Allocated to Public Safety Advisory Vote, Measure A (November 2016)
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Cambrian School District, California, Measure BB, Educational Funding Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024)
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Davis, California, Measure L, Multi-Winner Ranked-Choice Voting Advisory Question (November 2006)
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Fort Bragg, California, Hotel Tax Increase Advisory, Measure AB (November 2016)
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Half Moon Bay, California, Measure MM, Commercial Manufacturing of Marijuana Products Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Half Moon Bay, California, Measure SS, Retail Marijuana Sales Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Hollister, California, Measure T, Motorcycle Rally 4th of July Weekend Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Hollister, California, Measure U, Motorcycle Rally Different Weekend Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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King City, California, Measure L, Use of Sales Tax Revenue Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Laguna Woods, California, Measure V, Marijuana Dispensaries Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Lake Forest, California, Measure Q, At-Large Elections Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Lassen County, California, Measure K, Advisory Measure for Public Safety Funding (June 2018)
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Lassen County, California, Measure U, Appointed Director of Finance Question (March 2024)
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Loomis, California, Sales Tax Revenue Allocated to Library Services Advisory Vote, Measure G (November 2016)
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Mendocino County, California, Cannabis Business Tax Spending Advisory, Measure AJ (November 2016)
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Mendocino County, California, Measure E, Occupancy Tax Revenue Advisory Question (March 2020)
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Monterey Park, California, Measure HH, Advisory Vote on Allocation of Sales Tax Revenue (March 2020)
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Oakley, California, Utility Tax Revenue Allocated for Medical Services Advisory Vote, Measure G (November 2016)
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Parlier, California, Measure D, Advisory Measure for Funding of Fire Services (June 2018)
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Parlier, California, Measure L, Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Pasadena, California, Measure J, Sales Tax Revenue Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Paso Robles, California, Measure N-18, Sales Tax for Streets and Sidewalks Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Point Arena, California, Hotel Tax Increase Advisory, Measure AD (November 2016)
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Red Bluff, California, Measure B, Sales Tax Revenue Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Redding, California, Sales Tax Increase Advisory Question, Measure E (November 2016)
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San Benito County, California, Measure B, Hazel Hawkins Joint Powers Authority Advisory Question (November 2024)
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San Bernardino County, California, Measure EE, Reception of Equitable Share of State Funding and Resources Advisory Question (November 2022)
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Santa Monica, California, Allocation of Sales Tax Revenue to Public Schools Advisory Vote, Measure GS (November 2016)
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Santa Monica, California, Measure DTS, Transfer Tax Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Santa Monica, California, Measure PSK, Tax Revenue for Public Safety Advisory Question (November 2024)
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Sierra County, California, Measure A, Resolution to Prohibit Commercial Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, and Dispensaries (June 2018)
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Simi Valley, California, Measure R, Marijuana Business Operations Advisory Question (November 2018)
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Simi Valley, California, Measure S, Marijuana Business Location Advisory Question (November 2018)
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South Lake Tahoe, California, Sales Tax Revenue Allocated to City Facilities Advisory Question, Measure S (November 2016)
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South Lake Tahoe, California, Sales Tax Revenue Allocated to Roads Advisory Question, Measure R (November 2016)
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St. Helena, California, Measure G, Hotel Development Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Tuolumne County, California, Measure A, Measure Z Funds Advisory Measure (November 2024)
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Ukiah, California, Street Repair Sales Tax Advisory, Measure Z (November 2016)
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Woodland, California, Measure S, Funds Allocation Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Woodland, California, Measure T, Funds Allocation Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Woodland, California, Measure U, Funds Allocation Advisory Question (November 2020)
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Woodland, California, Measure V, Funds Allocation Advisory Question (November 2020)
Colorado
District of Columbia
Florida
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Miami, Florida, Straw Ballot Question, COVID-19 Screening Program at Miami International Airport (August 2020)
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Miami-Dade County, Florida, Expand the Rapid Mass Transit System Straw Poll Measure (August 2024)
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Miami-Dade County, Florida, Free Public Wi-Fi Straw Poll Measure (November 2024)
Georgia
Illinois
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Chicago, Illinois, El Paseo Trail Area Affordable Housing, Property Tax Freeze, and Local Jobs Advisory Referendum (February 2019)
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Chicago, Illinois, Marijuana Tax Revenue Allocation Advisory Referendum (February 2019)
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Chicago, Illinois, Obama Center Area Affordable Housing, Property Tax Freeze, and Local Jobs Advisory Referendum (February 2019)
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Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 1, Broadband Access Advisory Vote (November 2020)
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Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 2, City Plan Goals Advisory Vote (November 2020)
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Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 3, State Firearm Restrictions Advisory Vote (November 2020)
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Chicago, Illinois, Rent Control Advisory Referendum (February 2019)
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DuPage County, Illinois, COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment Stockpile Advisory Referendum (November 2020)
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DuPage County, Illinois, Law Enforcement Budget Advisory Referendum (November 2020)
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DuPage County, Illinois, Law Enforcement Injury Risk Training Advisory Referendum (November 2020)
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Oak Park, Illinois, Police Defunding Advisory Referendum (April 2021)
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Peoria Township, Illinois, Ranked-Choice Voting Advisory Question (November 2024)
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Urbana, Illinois, Question 1, Stop Military Funding to Israel Advisory Question (November 2024)
Maryland
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Greenbelt, Maryland, Advisory Referendum 1, Ranked-Choice Voting for City Council Member Elections Measure (November 2025)
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Greenbelt, Maryland, Advisory Referendum 2, Term Length for Council Members Measure (November 2025)
Massachusetts
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Boston, Massachusetts, Question 2, Electric Substation Location Advisory Question (November 2021)
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Massachusetts House District 10, Question 6, Single-Payer Healthcare Measure (November 2024)
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Massachusetts House District 14, Question 6, Single-Payer Healthcare Measure (November 2024)
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Massachusetts House District 2, Question 6, Single-Payer Healthcare Measure (November 2024)
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Somerville, Massachusetts, Question 3, City Business and Investments Related to Israel Advisory Question (November 2025)
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Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Question 4, Non Binding State Senator Voting Instruction (November 2018)
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Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Question 5, Non Binding State Representative Vote Instruction (November 2018)
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oregon
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Coos County, Oregon, Measure 6-219, BOEM Offshore Wind Turbine Project Advisory Question (November 2024)
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Curry County, Oregon, Measure 8-116, BOEM Offshore Wind Turbine Project Advisory Question (November 2024)
Vermont
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Brattleboro, Vermont, Article II, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
- Montpelier, Vermont, Article 12, Advise the Mayor and City Council to Adopt Pledge Supporting Palestinians Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot
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Montpelier, Vermont, Article 13, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
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Newfane, Vermont, Article 38, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
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Vergennes, Vermont, Article 7, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
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Winooski, Vermont, Article 5, Advise City to Adopt Palestine and Israel Pledge Measure (March 2025)
Wisconsin
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 1, Marijuana Legalization Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 1, State Redistricting System Advisory Question (April 2023)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Marijuana-Related Conviction Expungements Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Right to Privacy Advisory Question (April 2023)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 3, Repeal Abortion Ban Statute Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question I, Protect Residential Property Taxpayers Referendum (November 2018)
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Dane County, Wisconsin, Question II, Marijuana Legalization Referendum (November 2018)
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Madison, Wisconsin, Question 1, Full-time Common Council Advisory Question (April 2021)
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Madison, Wisconsin, Question 2, Common Council Size Advisory Question (April 2021)
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Madison, Wisconsin, Question 3, Alderperson Term Length Advisory Question (April 2021)
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Madison, Wisconsin, Question 4, Common Council Term Limit Advisory Question (April 2021)
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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Nonbinding Redistricting Plan Question (April 2020)
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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Question 1, Prohibit Semiautomatic Firearms Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Marijuana Legalization Advisory Measure (November 2022)
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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Repeal Abortion Ban Law Advisory Question (April 2023)
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