Control of Congress was not the only thing on the ballot Tuesday. Voters in more than three dozen states decided 145 statewide ballot questions on abortion, voter ID, citizenship, taxes, redistricting and more, according to the Associated Press. The results show voters splitting their tickets: many states that chose Democratic candidates also approved measures backed by conservatives, and the reverse.
Abortion
- Missouri: Voters defeated an amendment that would have repealed the abortion-rights amendment they approved in 2024 and reimposed restrictions on most abortions.
- Virginia: Voters approved adding a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom” to the state constitution, covering abortion through the first two trimesters as well as contraception and fertility care. Just the News, citing a New York Times projection, put support at roughly 62%.
- Idaho: Voters defeated a measure that would have created abortion rights in state law.
Voter ID and citizenship
- Citizenship requirements: Arkansas, Kansas, South Dakota and West Virginia approved constitutional amendments limiting voting to U.S. citizens, and Alaska approved a similar state law. A similar measure in Arizona had not been decided.
- Voter ID approved: Ohio and North Carolina voters added stronger photo ID requirements to their constitutions. North Carolina’s passed with about 60%.
- Voter ID rejected: California and Colorado voters rejected new voter ID requirements, the AP reported.
Taxes, maps and the rules for future measures
- Florida: About 62% approved Amendment 3, a major property tax cut for homeowners. Upstormed News explains it in our Real Estate guide.
- California: A proposed one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion was trailing 43% to 57% in early returns.
- Redistricting: Missouri voters rejected a new congressional map, while Maryland voters approved an amendment that could allow new districts for 2028.
- Thresholds: North Dakota and South Dakota rejected requiring 60% approval to amend their constitutions, and Utah rejected a 60% threshold for citizen initiatives that raise taxes.
Other issues
Nebraska voters approved adding existing restrictions on transgender medical care for minors to the state constitution. Measures on transgender athletes or medical care were also on ballots in Arizona, Colorado and Washington, and several had not been called as of Wednesday morning, according to WORLD and the AP.
What the results mean
Groups across the spectrum found something to point to. Supporters of the citizenship and voter ID measures can point to wins in several states that also elected Democrats, and WORLD reported that measures requiring school sports teams to be separated by biological sex appeared headed for passage in several states, though none had been called. Supporters of abortion rights can point to the results in Missouri and Virginia. Courts and legislatures will now shape how each approved measure is carried out.
Why it matters for families
Ballot measures often change daily life faster than federal laws do, from property taxes to what ID you need at the polls. If your state passed a new voter ID or citizenship rule, check your state election office’s website before the next election to see what you will need. Official results are certified by each state over the coming weeks.
What to watch next
Several measures, including Arizona’s voter ID and citizenship amendment and California’s billionaire tax, were still being counted. Upstormed News will update results as states finish counting.
Read more: Midterm Election Day 2026: What’s on the Ballot and How to Find Official Info
Which ballot measure in your state mattered most to your family? Tell us in the comments.
Sources: Associated Press via FOX Carolina, “Measures appear on ballots alongside midterm races that will determine control of Congress” (November 3, 2026); Just the News, “2026 ballot measure results: Voters decide on abortion, voter ID and tax questions across states” (November 4, 2026); WORLD, “Wednesday morning news: November 4, 2026” (November 4, 2026).
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