In Midterm Elections, Voters Backed Democrats but Broke Right on Many Ballot Measures

In the 2024 midterm elections, voters in several states elected Democratic candidates while simultaneously approving ballot measures including restrictions on transgender athletes in sports, voter identification requirements, and enhanced prison sentencing provisions. The results reflected divided voter preferences across different races and ballot initiatives within individual states. Specific state-level results on these measures were determined by direct voter approval in those jurisdictions.

• NYT — In Midterm Elections, Voters Backed Democrats but Broke Right on Many Ballot Measures

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