Voting FAQs

Explore plain-English answers to common questions about ballot measures, direct democracy, and the rules that shape how voters make decisions.

Are ballot initiatives partisan?

No. Research shows that voters of all political affiliations value the ability to decide on laws directly. While individual politicians or party leaders may take positions on ballot measures, the process itself cuts across party lines. Voters who identify as Democrats, Republicans, Independents, or unaffiliated can all use the ballot initiative process and vote however they choose.