Voting FAQs
Explore plain-English answers to common questions about ballot measures, direct democracy, and the rules that shape how voters make decisions.
Is Measure 1 partisan?
The legislature that referred Measure 1 to voters is Republican-controlled. However, research consistently shows that voters across the political spectrum — regardless of party — support simple majority rule and view it as a matter of basic fairness. For more on the nonpartisan nature of direct democracy and majority rule, see our article on [what direct democracy is and why it matters].