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August 13, 2025

By Ballot Measures Project staff

Welcome to the State Ballot Measure Monthly—covering the latest ballot measure certifications and news from July 9 to August 12.

In this edition, you will find the latest certifications and ballot measure updates for 2025 and 2026, historical comparisons of recent ballot measure data, and the top headlines from the month.

HIGHLIGHTS

There were no new certifications for 2025 or 2026 over the past month, and the number certified for 2025 (29) is equal to the average for this point in the election cycle compared to previous years (2011-2023).

In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he may call a special election in November for voters to address a proposed congressional redistricting amendment.

Missouri is the ninth state to ban foreign funding in ballot measure campaigns in 2025.

Ballot measures by the numbers

As of August 12, 29 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in eight states in 2025, and 55 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in 28 states for elections in 2026.

2025 ballot measures

See also: Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count for 2025

The tabs below display the measures certified and pending for elections in 2025.

Certified for the ballot

Potential measures

For elections in 2025, 29 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in eight states. No new measures were certified between July 8 and August 12. Below is the list of measures certified for the ballot by state for elections in 2025, including measures that have already been voted on.

California

1. California Proposition 50, Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment (2025)

Colorado

1. Colorado Proposition LL, Allow State to Retain Revenue from Proposition FF for Healthy School Meals for All Program Measure (2025)
2. Colorado Proposition MM, Reduce State Income Tax Deductions and Allocate Revenue to School Meals and SNAP Measure (2025)

Louisiana

1. Louisiana Amendment 1, Allow Legislature to Create Trial Courts of Specialized Jurisdiction and Provide Supreme Court Original Jurisdiction to Discipline Out-of-State Lawyers Amendment (March 2025)
2. Louisiana Amendment 2, State Tax and Fiscal Policy Changes Amendment (March 2025)
3. Louisiana Amendment 3, Legislative Authority to Determine Crimes for Trying Juveniles as Adults Amendment (March 2025)
4. Louisiana Amendment 4, Use Earliest Election Dates for Filling Judicial Vacancies Amendment (March 2025)

Maine

1. Maine Question 1, Require Voter Photo ID and Change Absentee Ballot and Drop Box Rules Initiative (2025)
2. Maine Question 2, Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Restrict Firearms and Weapons Access Initiative (2025)

New York

1. New York Proposal 1, Use of Mount Van Hoevenberg Sports Complex Land and Acquisition of 2,500 Acres for Adirondack Park Amendment (2025)

Ohio

1. Ohio Issue 2, Local Public Infrastructure Bond Amendment (May 2025)

Texas

1. Texas Proposition 1, Establish Special Funds for State Technical College System Amendment (2025)
2. Texas Proposition 10, Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to Homestead Destroyed by Fire Amendment (2025)
3. Texas Proposition 11, Increase Homestead Tax Exemption for Elderly and Disabled Amendment (2025)
4. Texas Proposition 12, Change Membership and Authority of State Commission on Judicial Conduct Amendment (2025)
5. Texas Proposition 13, Increase Homestead Property Tax Exemption Amendment (2025)
6. Texas Proposition 14, Establish Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Amendment (2025)
7. Texas Proposition 15, Parental Rights Amendment (2025)
8. Texas Proposition 16, Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment (2025)
9. Texas Proposition 17, Property Tax Exemption for Border Security Infrastructure Amendment (2025)
10. Texas Proposition 2, Prohibit Capital Gains Tax on Individuals, Estates, and Trusts Amendment (2025)
11. Texas Proposition 3, Denial of Bail for Certain Violent or Sexual Offenses Punishable as a Felony Amendment (2025)
12. Texas Proposition 4, Allocate Portion of Sales Tax Revenue to Water Fund Amendment (2025)
13. Texas Proposition 5, Property Tax Exemption on Retail Animal Feed Amendment (2025)
14. Texas Proposition 6, Prohibit Taxes on Certain Securities Transactions Amendment (2025)
15. Texas Proposition 7, Establish Homestead Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Veterans Killed by a Service-Connected Disease Amendment (2025)
16. Texas Proposition 8, Prohibit Estate Taxes and New Taxes on Estate Transfers, Inheritances, and Gifts Amendment (2025)
17. Texas Proposition 9, Authorize $125,000 Tax Exemption for Tangible Property Used for Income Production Amendment (2025)

Washington

1. Washington SJR 8201, Allow Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund in Stocks and Other Equities Amendment (2025)

Wisconsin

1. Wisconsin Question 1, Require Voter Photo ID Amendment (April 2025)

Signatures submitted: There are currently no ballot measures pending signature verification.

Certified to the state legislature: There are currently no ballot measures pending before state legislatures.

2026 ballot measures

See also: Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count for 2026

The tabs below display the measures certified and pending for elections in 2026.

Certifications

Potential measures

For elections in 2026, 55 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in 28 states. No measures were certified for the 2026 ballot between July 8 and August 12. To see the full list of certified ballot measures for 2026 by state, click here.

Signatures submitted: There are currently no ballot measures pending signature verification.

Certified to the state legislature: There are currently no ballot measures pending before state legislatures.

Historical comparisons

Certifications in 2025 compared to previous years by week

The chart below shows the progression of statewide ballot measure certifications over the election cycle by year. The average number of measures certified at this point in the election cycle is 29, which is the number certified for the 2025 ballot.

Certifications by month for even-numbered year elections

The following heatmap shows the number of statewide ballot measures certified each month from 2012 through 2026, grouped by two-year election cycles leading up to even-numbered general elections. It highlights both the volume and timing of certifications, helping illustrate the overall rhythm of the ballot measure cycle. The bottom row displays the monthly averages across all years.

Ballot measures certified by year and month across two-year election cycles. Average is listed as the bottom row.

Headlines

• Redistricting news

  California Gov. Newsom says the legislature could take up congressional redistricting. Changing the process may require a constitutional amendment and special election.

  After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) called a special legislative session to revise the state’s congressional districts, among other issues, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) responded, “Well, two can play that game.” President Donald Trump (R) stated that a mid-decade redistricting effort in Texas could net Republicans five seats and “there could be some other states.”

  
  While the Texas Constitution empowers the state legislature to reapportion congressional districts, the California Constitution provides for a commission, known as the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, which is responsible for congressional redistricting.

  
  

  The California State Legislature is set to return from its summer recess on Aug. 18. It will consider a constitutional amendment to authorize mid-decade redistricting in the state that could go before voters this November.
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• Ballot law update

  Missouri becomes ninth state to ban foreign funding in ballot measure campaigns in 2025 as federal court upholds Kansas ban

  Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) signed legislation that would prohibit foreign funding of ballot measure campaigns on July 9, 2025. This makes Missouri the 19th state to prohibit foreign nationals or governments from contributing to ballot measure committees.

  
  

  Senate Bill 152 (SB 152) takes effect on Aug. 28, 2025. The legislation prohibits ballot measure committees from using funds from foreign nationals for campaign activities. It also requires committees to reject contributions or in-kind support from foreign nationals, as well as from individuals or entities that have received funds from foreign nationals. Donors who contribute more than $2,000 must certify that they are not foreign nationals and have not received more than $10,000 in contributions from foreign nationals within a four-year period.
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See also

• 2025 ballot measures
• Ballot initiatives filed for the 2025 ballot
• Ballot Measure Scorecard, 2025
• Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count for 2025

Related articles

• State Ballot Measure Monthly

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