California’s billionaire-tax Proposition 40 narrowed its deficit to 751,663 votes in the secretary of state’s latest unofficial count. The measure had 4,401,873 yes votes (46.1%) and 5,153,536 no votes (53.9%). Its deficit was 781,806 votes in the earlier count cited in this report; it remains uncalled.
Alaska’s proposal to repeal open primaries and ranked-choice general elections trails by 7,580 votes in the state’s unofficial returns. Ballot Measure 2, initiative 24ESEG, has 106,040 No votes (51.9%) and 98,460 Yes votes (48.1%); the outcome remains undecided.
Nebraska voters approved Initiative 442, adding restrictions on transgender athletes to the state constitution, according to The Associated Press. The secretary of state’s unofficial returns list 491,716 votes for the measure and 230,919 against it, a margin of 260,797 votes.
Arizona voters approved Proposition 318, expanding restrictions on participation in female school sports, according to The Associated Press. The state’s unofficial returns show 1,358,417 yes votes (58.94%) and 946,350 no votes (41.06%).
Colorado voters approved Proposition 134, changing participation rules for school and college sports, according to The Associated Press. The state’s unofficial count lists 1,344,281 yes votes (52.33%) and 1,224,507 no votes (47.67%).
Washington voters approved Initiative 638, a restriction on transgender girls’ participation in school sports, according to The Associated Press. Official unofficial returns list 1,439,761 yes votes (56.80%) and 1,095,210 no votes (43.20%).
Plymouth voters rejected a proposal to raise $600,000 annually for the police department Tuesday. WISN/Hearst’s complete unofficial returns showed 2,055 no votes, or 51.16%, against 1,962 yes votes, or 48.84%.
Virginia voters have approved a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, according to an Associated Press call reported by The Washington Post.
Maryland voters approved Question 3, a constitutional amendment addressing congressional redistricting, according to The Associated Press. Unofficial State Board of Elections returns showed 1,080,354 votes for the proposal, or 60.05%, and 718,687 against, or 39.95%, with 1,968 of 1,979 election-day precincts reporting.
Baltimore’s Question F, a charter amendment changing the city’s budget process and the Board of Estimates’ role, led in unofficial Maryland State Board of Elections returns. The measure received 75,486 votes for, or 64.83%, and 40,959 against, or 35.17%, with 294 of 295 election-day precincts reporting.
Washington, D.C.’s Initiative 86 held a wide lead in the Board of Elections’ unofficial citywide count. The proposal to prohibit force-feeding birds and selling products made through that practice received 117,053 yes votes, or 73.31%, compared with 42,615 no votes, or 26.69%.
Missouri voters rejected Amendment 3, a proposal to repeal the reproductive-healthcare protections voters added to the state constitution in 2024. Unofficial Secretary of State returns showed 1,173,172 no votes, or 55.489%, and 941,065 yes votes, or 44.511%, with all 3,214 precincts reporting.
Idaho voters favored the Winchester Model 1873 in the state’s nonbinding advisory vote on an official state gun. Unofficial Secretary of State returns from all 44 counties showed the rifle leading six choices with 159,929 votes, or 31.09%, followed by the Winchester Model 1894 with 130,206 votes, or 25.31%.
Rhode Island voters approved Question 2, authorizing $120 million in general obligation bonds for housing and homeownership. Unofficial Board of Elections returns showed 208,562 votes to approve, or 61.17%, against 132,408 votes to reject, or 38.83%, with all 39 cities and towns reporting.
Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a constitutional change expanding the homestead property-tax exemption. Unofficial Division of Elections returns showed 4,917,482 votes in favor, or 61.99%, and 3,015,840 against, or 38.01%, clearing the 60% approval threshold.
The Missouri Supreme Court will hear two ballot appeals Sept. 2, six days before the deadline for court action on whether either measure can reach voters Nov. 3.
Backers of Initiative 175 say they will withdraw the Colorado road-funding measure by August 31, but no replacement funding plan has been finalized.
Idaho’s November 3 election calendar enters a key late-summer phase Friday, with deadlines for taxing-district notices, nonpartisan candidates and local ballot questions.
A Thurston County judge rejected a challenge to the fiscal-impact disclosure voters will see alongside Initiative 645, which would repeal Washington’s new high-income-earners tax.
Hayward’s proposed business-tax update faces an August 7 filing deadline before a November vote that could produce about $12 million a year.
Chula Vista officials were working toward an Aug. 7 deadline for a proposed November ballot measure covering council pay, terms and committee powers.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a petition seeking a public vote on Missouri’s new congressional districts as supporters considered a court challenge.
