Life, death, crime, and taxes are some of the key issues on the ballot for voters to decide this fall. With more than 140 measures up for consideration in 41 states during the general election, voters will have the opportunity to directly influence important matters alongside choosing their elected representatives.

Arizona, Colorado, and California lead in the number of ballot measures presented to voters, with the possibility of additional measures being added in some states. Notably, this year’s ballot includes significant issues such as abortion, assisted suicide, citizen voting, crime, elections, taxing weapons, immigration, marijuana legalization, marriage laws, pay and benefits, prison labor, property taxes, and redistricting.

Regarding abortion, at least nine states are set to consider constitutional amendments affirming abortion rights following the 2022 Supreme Court ruling on abortion. The issue has shifted to states, prompting responses through ballot initiatives. Initiatives relating to assisted suicide, citizen voting, crime, elections, taxing weapons, immigration, marijuana legalization, marriage laws, pay and benefits, prison labor, property taxes, and redistricting are also major topics on the ballots this year.

For example, California is proposing changes to its criminal justice system to address issues such as shoplifting and drug offenses. Arizona aims to address child sex trafficking, while Colorado is looking to alter bail requirements and prison terms for certain violent crimes. Additionally, several states are considering measures related to open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and voting processes.

Other states are exploring issues such as minimum wage increases, paid sick leave, repealing unconstitutional provisions, property tax reforms, and regulating sports betting. Ultimately, voters will have a unique opportunity to shape various policy decisions that will impact their communities and states in this year’s election.