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Local ballot measure elections in 2012
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As of the November 2012 election there have been 30 elections held for the year and 3,818 local ballot questions appeared on ballots in 11 states in 2012. A total of 30 elections were scheduled in 2012.
- 2,831 measures were approved.
- 969 measures were defeated.
Ballotpedia currently tracks a total of 11 states at the local level, based on the availability of comprehensive online election information. A county election website evaluation study can be seen here.
Election details
This page summarizes local issues and keeps track of local election dates as followed on the site.
- The first tab, Elections, notes each date that an election was held in the year as well as giving a summary of results for elections that have already occurred.
- The second tab, State, lists each state and lists a few of the measures which have been voted on in that state this year.
- The third tab, Topic lists the main topics addressed in various measures throughout the year.
- The last tab, News has the most recent news article about local measures as well as listing the last five archived articles.
Elections
January
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- January 31, 2012 ballot measures in Florida - 18 measures were approved, while 6 were defeated
February
- 7
- February 7, 2012 ballot measures in California 1 measure was on the ballot and it was defeated.
- February 7, 2012 ballot measures in Missouri 9 measures were approved while 5 measures were defeated.
- 14
- February 14, 2012 ballot measures in Washington 192 of 204 measures were approved.
- 21
- February 21, 2012 ballot measures in Wisconsin 1 measure was approved while 3 were defeated.
- 28
- February 28, 2012 ballot measures in Michigan 43 measures were approved while 23 were defeated.
March
- 6
- March 6, 2012 ballot measures in California 4 measures were approved, 1 was defeated
- March 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio 321 measures were approved while 125 were defeated
- 13
- March 13, 2012 ballot measures in Arizona 1 measure was approved while 1 was defeated
- March 13, 2012 ballot measures in California 1 measure was on the ballot and it was approved
- March 13, 2012 ballot measures in Florida 7 measures were approved while 3 were defeated
- March 13, 2012 ballot measures in Oregon 3 measures were approved while 8 were defeated
- 20
- March 20, 2012 ballot measures in Illinois 289 measures were approved, 102 were defeated
April
- 3
- April 3, 2012 ballot measures in Colorado All 3 measures were approved
- April 3, 2012 ballot measures in Florida 1 measures was on the ballot and it was approved
- April 3, 2012 ballot measures in Missouri 118 measures were on the ballot, 94 were approved
- April 3, 2012 ballot measures in Wisconsin 59 measures were on the ballot, 39 were approved
- 6
- April 6, 2012 ballot measures in California 1 measure was on the ballot and it was defeated
- 10
- April 10, 2012 ballot measures in California 11 measures were on the ballot, 7 were approved
- 17
- April 17, 2012 ballot measures in Washington 40 measures were on the ballot, 32 were approved
May
- 1
- May 1, 2012 ballot measures in California 1 measure was on the ballot and it was approved
- 8
- May 8, 2012 ballot measures in California 8 measures were on the ballot, 6 were approved
- May 8, 2012 ballot measures in Michigan 126 measures were on the ballot, 88 were approved
- 15
- May 15, 2012 ballot measures in Oregon 70 measures were on the ballot, 52 were approved
June
- 5
- June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California 90 measures were approved, 52 were defeated
- June 5, 2012 ballot measures in Missouri 2 measures were approved, 1 was defeated
- June 5, 2012 ballot measures in Wisconsin 1 measure was on the ballot, it was approved
August
- 7
- August 7, 2012 ballot measures in Michigan 395 measures were approved, 58 were defeated, 9 were within five percent
- August 7, 2012 ballot measures in Missouri 23 measures were approved, 10 were defeated
- August 7, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio 26 measures were approved, 33 were defeated
- August 7, 2012 ballot measures in Washington 30 measures were approved, 4 were defeated
- 14
- August 14, 2012 ballot measures in Florida 10 measures were approved, 9 were defeated
- August 14, 2012 ballot measures in Wisconsin 2 measures were approved, 1 was defeated
September
- 18
- September 18, 2012 ballot measures in Oregon Only 1 measure was on the ballot and it was approved,
November
- 6
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Arizona
- November 6, 2012 election in California
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Colorado
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Florida
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Illinois
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Michigan
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Missouri
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Ohio
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Oregon
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Washington
- November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Wisconsin
By state
Arizona
- See also: Local ballot measures, Arizona
- Flagstaff City Bond Questions, 2 (November 2012)
- Williams Unified School District Budget Increase Question (November 2012)
- Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified School District Budget Increase Question (November 2012)
- Page Unified School District Budget Increase Question (November 2012)
- Tanque Verde Unified School District Operations Budget and Tax Proposition 414 (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Arizona local measures.
California
- See also: Local ballot measures, California
- City of Piedmont Parcel Tax, Measure D (March 2008)
- City of Calexico Appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer, Measures P and Q (June 2012)
- City of Fresno Financial Practices Charter Amendment, Measure F (November 2012)
- Blanchard/Santa Paula Public Library Increase in Appropriations Limit, Measure U (November 2012)
- City of Cotati Prohibition on Roundabout Construction, Measure U (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 California local measures.
Colorado
- See also: Local ballot measures, Colorado
- Hi-Plains School District R-23 Bond Question (November 2012)
- Stratton School District R-4 Property Tax Increase Question (November 2012)
- Cheyenne County Referred Measure 1A (November 2012)
- Cheyenne County School District Re-5 Tax Increase Question (November 2012)
- Adams County Commissioners Increase Referendum 1 (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Colorado local measures.
Florida
- See also: Local ballot measures, Florida
- Oviedo Referendum Question (November 2012)
- Longwood Referendum Question (November 2012)
- Longwood AMD Questions, 3 (November 2012)
- Casselberry Referendum Question (November 2012)
- Seminole County Referendum Question (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Florida local measures.
Illinois
- See also: Local ballot measures, Illinois
- City Electrical Proposition (November 2012)
- Mendota 289 Proposition (November 2012)
- Annawan Village Electrical Aggregation Question (November 2012)
- Wyanet Village Electrical Aggregation Question (November 2012)
- Tiskilwa Village Electrical Aggregation Question (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Illinois local measures.
Michigan
- See also: Local ballot measures, Michigan
- Caro Community School District Tax Levy Proposal (November 2012)
- Akron Fairgrove School District Tax Levy Proposal (November 2012)
- Corunna Public School District Operating Tax Levy Proposal (November 2012)
- Owosso Public School District Tax Levy Proposal (November 2012)
- Manistique School District Operating Tax Levy Renewal Proposal (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Michigan local measures.
Missouri
- See also: Local ballot measures, Missouri
- St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition R, Reduce Number of Aldermen Measure (2012)
- Savannah City Bond Proposition (November 2012)
- Schell City Water Contract Question (November 2012)
- Vernon County Out-of-State Purchases Local Use Tax Question (November 2012)
- Cottleville Community Fire Protection District Tax Levy, Proposition Cares (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Missouri local measures.
Ohio
- See also: Local ballot measures, Ohio
- Clark County Board of Developmental Disabilities Tax Levy Question (November 2012)
- Greenon Local School District Income Tax Question (November 2012)
- Clark Shawnee Local School District Renewal Question (November 2012)
- Springfield Township Roads Tax Levy Increase Question (November 2012)
- Springfield Township EMS Tax Levy Renewal Question (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Ohio local measures.
Oregon
- See also: Local ballot measures, Oregon
- Wallowa County Weed Tax Levy (November 2012)
- Cascade Locks City Measure 14-51 (November 2012)
- Cascade Locks City Measure 14-49 (November 2012)
- Sumpter City Measure (November 2012)
- Yamhill Soil And Water Conservation District Levy Increase Measure (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Oregon local measures.
Washington
- See also: Local ballot measures, Washington
- Fire Protection District Four Bond Proposition (November 2012)
- Endicott Park and Recreation District No. 7 Special Tax Levy (November 2012)
- Tekoa Park and Recreation District No. 6 Levy Proposition (November 2012)
- Oakesdale Park and Recreation District No. 4 Special Levy Proposition (November 2012)
- St. John Park and Recreation District No. 3 Special Levy Proposition (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Washington local measures.
Wisconsin
- See also: Local ballot measures, Wisconsin
- West Bend School District Referendum (November 2012)
- Belle Plaine Town Treasurer Measure (November 2012)
- Bonduel School District Measure (November 2012)
- Belle Plaine Town Clerk Measure (November 2012)
- Freedom Town Treasurer Referendum (November 2012)
...click here for all 2012 Wisconsin local measures.
By topic
Below is a sampling of topics addressed on local ballot measures in 2012. For a full list see Political topics addressed in local ballot measure elections in 2012.
Advisory measures
- Local advisory vote, Colorado, 2012
- Local advisory vote, Ohio, 2012
- Local advisory vote, California, 2012
- Local advisory vote, Oregon, 2012
- Local advisory vote, Arizona, 2012
- Local advisory vote, Florida, 2012
- Local advisory vote, Illinois, 2012
- Local advisory vote, Washington, 2012
- Local advisory vote, Wisconsin, 2012
City
Bonds
- City bonds, Colorado, 2012
- City bonds, Arizona, 2012
- City bonds, Florida, 2012
- City bonds, Illinois, 2012
- City bonds, Michigan, 2012
- City bonds, Missouri, 2012
- City bonds, Ohio, 2012
- City bonds, Oregon, 2012
- City bonds, Washington, 2012
- City bonds, California, 2012
Budgets
- City budget, Illinois, 2012
- City budget, Arizona, 2012
- City budget, Colorado, 2012
- City budget, Oregon, 2012
- City budget, California, 2012
- City budget, Ohio, 2012
Governance
- City governance, Washington, 2012
- City governance, Colorado, 2012
- City governance, Florida, 2012
- City governance, Illinois, 2012
- City governance, Missouri, 2012
- City governance, Oregon, 2012
- City governance, Wisconsin, 2012
- City governance, Michigan, 2012
- City governance, Ohio, 2012
- City governance, California, 2012
Taxes
- City tax, Arizona, 2012
- City tax, California, 2012
- City tax, Colorado, 2012
- City tax, Florida, 2012
- City tax, Illinois, 2012
- City tax, Missouri, 2012
- City tax, Washington, 2012
- City tax, Wisconsin, 2012
- City tax, Oregon, 2012
- City tax, Ohio, 2012
- City tax, Michigan, 2012
County
Bonds
- County bonds, Illinois, 2012
- County bonds, Missouri, 2012
- County bonds, Florida, 2012
- County bonds, Ohio, 2012
- County bonds, Oregon, 2012
- County bonds, Washington, 2012
Budgets
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Governance
- County governance, Wisconsin, 2012
- County governance, Illinois, 2012
- County governance, Michigan, 2012
- County governance, Colorado, 2012
- County governance, Washington, 2012
- County governance, Florida, 2012
- County governance, Arizona, 2012
Taxes
- County tax, Minnesota, 2012
- County tax, Colorado, 2012
- County tax, Wisconsin, 2012
- County tax, Florida, 2012
- County tax, Illinois, 2012
- County tax, Michigan, 2012
- County tax, Missouri, 2012
- County tax, Ohio, 2012
- County tax, Oregon, 2012
- County tax, Washington, 2012
- County tax, California, 2012
District
Bonds
- District bonds, Illinois, 2012
- District bonds, Colorado, 2012
- District bonds, Missouri, 2012
- District bonds, Washington, 2012
- District bonds, Arizona, 2012
- District bonds, Michigan, 2012
- District bonds, Oregon, 2012
Taxes
- District Tax, Colorado, 2012
- District tax, Colorado, 2012
- District tax, Washington, 2012
- District tax, Oregon, 2012
- District tax, Ohio, 2012
- District tax, Missouri, 2012
- District tax, Illinois, 2012
- District tax, Florida, 2012
- District tax, Michigan, 2012
Governance
- Special district governance, Illinois, 2012
- Special district governance, Missouri, 2012
- Special district governance, California, 2012
- Special district governance, Ohio, 2012
News
Breaking news ?
The Tuesday Count: Past repeats itself with old issues in new states
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By Al Ortiz and Eric Veram
Odd-numbered years typically have significantly fewer measures on the ballot than even-numbered years, so it comes as no surprise that no activity has occurred on the Tuesday Count for 2013. However, recently filed initiatives and legislative proposals are underway in multiple states - initiatives aiming for a coveted spot on future ballots.
Three states with a hyper level of initiative activity are highlighted below:
Other local ballot measure news
- The Tuesday Count: Past repeats itself with old issues in new states
- The Tuesday Count: Same-sex marriage dominating political headlines
- The Tuesday Count: First component of 2012 ballot measure analysis shows initiative increase
- The Tuesday Count: Federal intervention hovers over 2012 statewide measure issues
- The Tuesday Count: 2013, 2014 and 2016 ballot measure developments swirl
See also
- 2012 ballot measure calendar
- School bond and tax elections in 2012
- Local ballot measure statistics, 2012
Articles
- Highs and lows revealed in review of local election websites across the country
- $6 billion in school bonds decided at the ballot box
- Local school property tax measures and approval ratings on the rise in 2012
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