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Local social issue policy ballot measures

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As a local ballot measure topic, local social issue policy refers to measures regarding social and cultural issues and activities at the local level.

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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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List of local ballot measures

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2025

  1. Concord, New Hampshire, Question 2, Prohibiting Keno Games Measure (November 2025) Approved
  2. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Question 1, Non-Discrimination in City Business and Foreign State Affiliations Amendment (May 2025) Approved

2024

  1. Amarillo, Texas, Proposition A, Local Abortion Policies Initiative (November 2024) Defeated
  2. Memphis, Tennessee, Referendum Ordinance No. 5908, Question 1, Local Firearm Regulations Amendment (November 2024) Approved
  3. Memphis, Tennessee, Referendum Ordinance No. 5908, Question 2, “Prohibit the Possession, Carrying, and Sale of Assault Rifles” Amendment (November 2024) Approved
  4. Memphis, Tennessee, Referendum Ordinance No. 5908, Question 3, Extreme Risk Protection Orders Amendment (November 2024) Approved
  5. Petersburg, Virginia, Casino Measure (November 2024) Approved
  6. San Francisco, California, Proposition O, Local Reproductive Healthcare Including Abortion Policies Initiative (November 2024) Approved

2023

  1. Manassas Park, Virginia, Parimutuel Betting Measure (November 2023) Defeated
  2. Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Repeal Abortion Ban Law Advisory Question (April 2023) Approved
  3. Richmond, Virginia, Casino Measure (November 2023) Defeated
  4. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Law Enforcement on Abortion, Marijuana, and Police Actions Charter Amendment (May 2023) Defeated

2022

  1. Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 3, Repeal Abortion Ban Statute Advisory Measure (November 2022) Approved
  2. Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Question 1, Prohibit Semiautomatic Firearms Advisory Measure (November 2022) Approved
  3. New York City, New York, Ballot Question 1, "Just and Equitable City for All" Charter Preamble Amendment (November 2022) Approved
  4. New York City, New York, Ballot Question 2, Racial Equity Office, Plan, and Commission Amendment (November 2022) Approved
  5. New York City, New York, Ballot Question 3, "True Cost of Living Measure" Amendment (November 2022) Approved

2021

  1. Greenbelt, Maryland, Reparations Commission Measure (November 2021) Approved
  2. Lubbock, Texas, Proposition A, Abortion Ban Within City Limits Initiative (May 2021) Approved
  3. Richmond, Virginia, Casino Authorization Referendum (November 2021) Defeated
  4. St. Petersburg, Florida, Charter Amendment 3, Create Chief Equity Officer and Establish City-Wide Equity Action Plan (November 2021) Defeated
  5. St. Petersburg, Florida, Charter Amendment 4, Charter-Protected Equity Funding to Address Racial and Ethnic Equity Gaps (November 2021) Defeated

2020

  1. Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  2. Allen Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  3. Ascension Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  4. Assumption Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  5. Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  6. Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  7. Bienville Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  8. Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  9. Caddo Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  10. Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  11. Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Defeated
  12. Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  13. Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Defeated
  14. Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 3, State Firearm Restrictions Advisory Vote (November 2020) Approved
  15. City of Selma, California, Measure L, Licensed Gambling Establishment (March 2020) Defeated
  16. Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  17. Concordia Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  18. De Soto Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  19. East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  20. East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  21. East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  22. Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  23. Franklin Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Defeated
  24. Grant Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  25. Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  26. Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  27. Jackson Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Defeated
  28. Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  29. Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  30. LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Defeated
  31. Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  32. Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  33. Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  34. Livingston Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  35. Madison Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  36. Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  37. Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  38. Norfolk, Virginia, Casino Gaming Measure (November 2020) Approved
  39. Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  40. Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  41. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  42. Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  43. Rapides Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  44. Red River Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  45. Richland Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  46. Sabine Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Defeated
  47. San Jose, California, Measure H, Card Room Tax Increase (November 2020) Approved
  48. Selma, California, Measure L, Licensed Card Room Charter Amendment (November 2020) Defeated
  49. St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  50. St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  51. St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  52. St. James Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  53. St. John The Baptist Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  54. St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  55. St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  56. St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  57. St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  58. Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  59. Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  60. Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  61. Union Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Defeated
  62. Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  63. Vernon Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  64. Washington Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  65. Webster Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  66. West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  67. West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Defeated
  68. West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Approved
  69. Winn Parish, Louisiana, Sports Betting Measure (2020) Defeated

2019

  1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Question 2, Office of Immigrant Affairs Charter Amendment (May 2019) Approved
  2. Tampa, Florida, Amendment 16, City Employee Discrimination Prohibition (March 2019) Approved
  3. Tucson, Arizona, Proposition 205, Sanctuary City Initiative (November 2019) Defeated

2018

  1. Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition 1, Access to Public Bathrooms and Locker Rooms Based on Sex at Birth (April 2018) Defeated
  2. Chicago, Illinois, Firearm Bump Stock Ban Advisory Question (March 2018) Approved
  3. Cook County, Illinois, Firearms Measure (November 2018) Approved
  4. Humboldt County, California, Measure K, Sanctuary Initiative (November 2018) Approved

2016

  1. Antioch, California, Card Room Limitiation Initiative, Measure E (June 2016) Approved
  2. Chicago, Illinois, Firearms Measure (November 2016) Approved

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