2025 United States ballot measures
Updated: 5/20/2026, 8:11:41 PM Wikipedia source
This article lists state and local ballot measures which were voted on during the 2025 calendar year. Thirty statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot as of August 16. According to Ballotpedia, the average number of statewide ballot measures held during each odd-numbered year was between 33 and 34.
Tables
· By state › California
Legislature
Legislature
Origin
Legislature
Status
Approved
Measure
Proposition 50
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Amend the California Constitution to allow the state to use a new congressional district map for 2026 through 2030.
Date
Nov 4
Yes
7,453,339
64 %
No
4,116,998
35 %
| Origin | Status | Measure | Description (Result of a "yes" vote) | Date | Yes | No |
| Legislature | Approved | Proposition 50 | Amend the California Constitution to allow the state to use a new congressional district map for 2026 through 2030. | Nov 4 | 7,453,339 64 % | 4,116,998 35 % |
· By state › Colorado
Legislature
Legislature
Origin
Legislature
Status
Approved
Measure
Colorado Allow State to Retain Revenue From Proposition FF Measure
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Allow for the state to retain and spend tax revenue collected above the $100,727,820 annual estimate for Proposition FF and continuing to dedicate revenue to the Healthy School Meals for All Program.
Date
Nov 4
Yes
1,107,376
66 %
No
566,563
33 %
Legislature
Legislature
Origin
Legislature
Status
Approved
Measure
Tax Deductions and Revenue for School Meals Measure
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Lower the state income tax deduction limits for taxpayers earning $300,000 or more from $12,000 to $1,000 for single filers and from $16,000 to $2,000 for joint filers with the additional $95 million annual revenue applied towards the Healthy School Meals for All Program.
Date
Nov 4
Yes
1,010,644
59 %
No
681,400
40 %
| Origin | Status | Measure | Description (Result of a "yes" vote) | Date | Yes | No |
| Legislature | Approved | Colorado Allow State to Retain Revenue From Proposition FF Measure | Allow for the state to retain and spend tax revenue collected above the $100,727,820 annual estimate for Proposition FF and continuing to dedicate revenue to the Healthy School Meals for All Program. | Nov 4 | 1,107,376 66 % | 566,563 33 % |
| Legislature | Approved | Tax Deductions and Revenue for School Meals Measure | Lower the state income tax deduction limits for taxpayers earning $300,000 or more from $12,000 to $1,000 for single filers and from $16,000 to $2,000 for joint filers with the additional $95 million annual revenue applied towards the Healthy School Meals for All Program. | Nov 4 | 1,010,644 59 % | 681,400 40 % |
· By state › Louisiana
Legislature
Legislature
Origin
Legislature
Status
Failed
Measure
Amendment 1
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Gives the Louisiana Supreme Court original jurisdiction to discipline out-of-state lawyers; allows the state legislature to create courts with limited or specialized jurisdiction by a two-thirds vote.
Date
Mar 29
Yes
221,355
34 %
No
412,108
65 %
Legislature
Legislature
Origin
Legislature
Status
Failed
Measure
Amendment 2
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Reduces the maximum income tax rate; increases income tax deductions for individuals 65 and older; establishes a government growth limit; and permanently increases teacher salaries.
Date
Mar 29
Yes
224,109
35 %
No
410,107
64 %
Legislature
Legislature
Origin
Legislature
Status
Failed
Measure
Amendment 3
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Gives the state legislature the authority to determine which crimes can result in a juvenile being tried as an adult.
Date
Mar 29
Yes
212,343
33 %
No
419,392
66 %
Legislature
Legislature
Origin
Legislature
Status
Failed
Measure
Amendment 4
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Requires that judicial vacancies be filled by special election at the earliest possible date; rather than current law requiring that vacancies be filled by special election within twelve months.
Date
Mar 29
Yes
229,620
36 %
No
401,524
63 %
| Origin | Status | Measure | Description (Result of a "yes" vote) | Date | Yes | No |
| Legislature | Failed | Amendment 1 | Gives the Louisiana Supreme Court original jurisdiction to discipline out-of-state lawyers; allows the state legislature to create courts with limited or specialized jurisdiction by a two-thirds vote. | Mar 29 | 221,355 34 % | 412,108 65 % |
| Legislature | Failed | Amendment 2 | Reduces the maximum income tax rate; increases income tax deductions for individuals 65 and older; establishes a government growth limit; and permanently increases teacher salaries. | Mar 29 | 224,109 35 % | 410,107 64 % |
| Legislature | Failed | Amendment 3 | Gives the state legislature the authority to determine which crimes can result in a juvenile being tried as an adult. | Mar 29 | 212,343 33 % | 419,392 66 % |
| Legislature | Failed | Amendment 4 | Requires that judicial vacancies be filled by special election at the earliest possible date; rather than current law requiring that vacancies be filled by special election within twelve months. | Mar 29 | 229,620 36 % | 401,524 63 % |
· By state › Maine
Citizens
Citizens
Origin
Citizens
Status
Failed
Measure
Maine Question 1
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Requires a voter to present photo identification to vote and curtails access to absentee voting.
Date
Nov 4
Yes
175,751
35 %
No
315,008
64 %
Citizens
Citizens
Origin
Citizens
Status
Approved
Measure
Maine Question 2
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Allows residents to obtain an extreme risk protection order.
Date
Nov 4
Yes
307,911
62 %
No
181,601
37 %
| Origin | Status | Measure | Description (Result of a "yes" vote) | Date | Yes | No |
| Citizens | Failed | Maine Question 1 | Requires a voter to present photo identification to vote and curtails access to absentee voting. | Nov 4 | 175,751 35 % | 315,008 64 % |
| Citizens | Approved | Maine Question 2 | Allows residents to obtain an extreme risk protection order. | Nov 4 | 307,911 62 % | 181,601 37 % |
· By state › New York
Legislature
Legislature
Origin
Legislature
Status
Approved
Measure
Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex Amendment
Description (Result of a "yes" vote)
Authorizes the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex on forest preserve land in Essex County, and increases the size of the forest preserve.
Date
Nov 4
Yes
1,932,337
52 %
No
1,777,036
47 %
| Origin | Status | Measure | Description (Result of a "yes" vote) | Date | Yes | No |
| Legislature | Approved | Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex Amendment | Authorizes the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex on forest preserve land in Essex County, and increases the size of the forest preserve. | Nov 4 | 1,932,337 52 % | 1,777,036 47 % |
References
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/2025_ballot_measures
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_50,_Use_of_Legislative_Congressional_Redistricting_Map_Amendment_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_Allow_State_to_Retain_Revenue_From_Proposition_FF_Measure_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_Tax_Deductions_and_Revenue_for_School_Meals_Measure_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/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)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Louisiana_Amendment_2,_State_Tax_and_Fiscal_Policy_Changes_Amendment_(March_2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Louisiana_Amendment_3,_Legislative_Authority_to_Determine_Crimes_for_Trying_Juveniles_as_Adults_Amendment_(March_2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Louisiana_Amendment_4,_Use_Earliest_Election_Dates_for_Filling_Judicial_Vacancies_Amendment_(March_2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Maine_Require_Voter_Photo_Identification_Initiative_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Maine_Extreme_Risk_Protection_Orders_Initiative_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/New_York_Mount_Van_Hoevenberg_Olympic_Sports_Complex_Amendment_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_Local_Public_Infrastructure_Bond_Amendment_(May_2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Texas_Proposition_1,_Establish_Special_Funds_for_State_Technical_College_System_Amendment_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Texas_Proposition_2,_Prohibit_Capital_Gains_Tax_on_Individuals,_Estates,_and_Trusts_Amendment_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Texas_Proposition_3,_Denial_of_Bail_for_Certain_Violent_or_Sexual_Offenses_Punishable_as_a_Felony_Amendment_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Texas_Proposition_4,_Allocate_Portion_of_Sales_Tax_Revenue_to_Water_Fund_Amendment_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Texas_Proposition_5,_Property_Tax_Exemption_on_Retail_Animal_Feed_Amendment_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Texas_Proposition_6,_Prohibit_Taxes_on_Certain_Securities_Transactions_Amendment_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Texas_Proposition_7,_Establish_Homestead_Exemption_for_Surviving_Spouses_of_Veterans_Killed_by_a_Service-Connected_Disease_Amendment_(2025)
- Ballotpediahttps://ballotpedia.org/Texas_Proposition_8,_Prohibit_Estate_Taxes_and_New_Taxes_on_Estate_Transfers,_Inheritances,_and_Gifts_Amendment_(2025)