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Voters have decided on local ballot measure process ballot measures across the U.S. As a local ballot measure topic, this includes measures regarding the local ballot measure process, including citizen-initiated measures and charter amendments. The topic is grouped within the local election 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:

2026

1. Janesville, Wisconsin, Require Voter Approval for Development of GMJATCO Site Exceeding $450 Million Initiative (November 2025) - On the ballot

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2026

1. Janesville, Wisconsin, Require Voter Approval for Development of GMJATCO Site Exceeding $450 Million Initiative (November 2025) - On the ballot

2025

1. Cerritos, California, Measure J, Require Voter Approval for City General Election Date Changes Amendment (March 2025)

2024

1. Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 1, Lower Signature Requirements for Charter Amendments and Initiative Ordinances Measure (November 2024)
2. Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 5, Requiring Ballot Questions to be Voted on During Even-Year General Elections Measure (November 2024)
3. Portland, Oregon, Measure 26-253, Allow for Weatherization Requirement for Pre-1979 Buildings Without Citywide Vote Amendment (November 2024)

2022

1. Miami-Dade County, Florida, Referendum 2, Voter Approval Requirement to Transfer Ownership or Governing Authority of Transportation Assets Amendment (November 2022)
2. St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition R, Redistricting Commission, Public Vote to Change Voting Methods, and Conflicts of Interest Requirements Initiative (April 2022)

2021

1. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Issue 1, Ballot Title Length Charter Amendment (April 2021)

2020

1. Akron, Ohio, Issue 7, Change Submission Deadlines for Initiatives Amendment (November 2020)
2. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Question 2B, Voter Approval Requirement for Parkland Transfers (November 2020)
3. Marin County, California, Measure D, San Geronimo Valley Golf Course Initiative (March 2020)
4. Riverside, California, Measure S, Recommendation from Charter Review Committee on Amendments Proposed by the City Council Charter Amendment (November 2020)

2018

1. Amherst, Massachusetts, Home Rule Charter, Ballot Initiatives, and Ranked-Choice Voting Commission Amendment (March 2018)
2. Denver, Colorado, Measure 2B, Initiative Signature Requirement Charter Amendment (November 2018)
3. Los Altos, California, Measure C, Voter Approval for Changes to Parks, Open Space, and Public Land (November 2018)
4. Martinez, California, Measure F, Voter Approval for Changes to Public Open Space, Park, and Recreation Lands - City Council Measure (June 2018)
5. Oceanside, California, Measure Y, Voter Approval for Changes to Open Space and Agricultural Land (November 2018)
6. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 414, Eliminate Unanimous Vote Requirement for Referral of Ballot Measures Charter Amendment (August 2018)
7. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 416, Random Sample Verification for Initiative and Referendum Charter Amendment (August 2018)

Arizona

1. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 414, Eliminate Unanimous Vote Requirement for Referral of Ballot Measures Charter Amendment (August 2018)
2. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 416, Random Sample Verification for Initiative and Referendum Charter Amendment (August 2018)

California

1. Cerritos, California, Measure J, Require Voter Approval for City General Election Date Changes Amendment (March 2025)
2. Los Altos, California, Measure C, Voter Approval for Changes to Parks, Open Space, and Public Land (November 2018)
3. Marin County, California, Measure D, San Geronimo Valley Golf Course Initiative (March 2020)
4. Martinez, California, Measure F, Voter Approval for Changes to Public Open Space, Park, and Recreation Lands - City Council Measure (June 2018)
5. Oceanside, California, Measure Y, Voter Approval for Changes to Open Space and Agricultural Land (November 2018)
6. Riverside, California, Measure S, Recommendation from Charter Review Committee on Amendments Proposed by the City Council Charter Amendment (November 2020)

Colorado

1. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Issue 1, Ballot Title Length Charter Amendment (April 2021)
2. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Question 2B, Voter Approval Requirement for Parkland Transfers (November 2020)
3. Denver, Colorado, Measure 2B, Initiative Signature Requirement Charter Amendment (November 2018)

Florida

1. Miami-Dade County, Florida, Referendum 2, Voter Approval Requirement to Transfer Ownership or Governing Authority of Transportation Assets Amendment (November 2022)
2. Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 1, Lower Signature Requirements for Charter Amendments and Initiative Ordinances Measure (November 2024)
3. Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 5, Requiring Ballot Questions to be Voted on During Even-Year General Elections Measure (November 2024)

Massachusetts

1. Amherst, Massachusetts, Home Rule Charter, Ballot Initiatives, and Ranked-Choice Voting Commission Amendment (March 2018)

Missouri

1. St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition R, Redistricting Commission, Public Vote to Change Voting Methods, and Conflicts of Interest Requirements Initiative (April 2022)

Ohio

1. Akron, Ohio, Issue 7, Change Submission Deadlines for Initiatives Amendment (November 2020)

Oregon

1. Portland, Oregon, Measure 26-253, Allow for Weatherization Requirement for Pre-1979 Buildings Without Citywide Vote Amendment (November 2024)

Wisconsin

1. Janesville, Wisconsin, Require Voter Approval for Development of GMJATCO Site Exceeding $450 Million Initiative (November 2025) - On the ballot

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