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More than 140 state ballot measures go before voters in the midterms, including abortion and tax questions

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2026 Midterm Election Ballot Measures: What Races We’re Watching
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More than 140 statewide ballot measures will go before voters in the midterm elections, according to The New York Times. NPR reports that voters in several states will decide measures on abortion, taxes and transgender restrictions. Missouri voters could ban abortion two years after they removed a ban, and California voters could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth.

This continues an earlier story: California voters are set to decide on a tax on billionaires to fund healthcare

Later: Historic turnover in 2026 US midterm governors' races lets dozens of states vote on major leadership changes · US voters head to the polls in the 2026 midterm elections

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  1. NPR

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    NPR reports that state ballot measures let voters decide on abortion, taxes and transgender restrictions, including a Missouri measure that could ban abortion after voters removed a ban two years ago and a California measure that could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth.

  2. The New York Times

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    The New York Times reports that more than 140 statewide ballot measures will go before voters during the midterms and highlights the races its reporters are watching.

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