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Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns

Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns
NPR News Wednesday 04 November 2026, 21:49 UTC By Rachel Treisman 1 min read
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Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.(Image credit: Mario Tama)

Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.

(Image credit: Mario Tama)

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