By — Liz Landers Liz Landers By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-look-at-the-major-state-ballot-measures-voters-will-decide-in-the-midterms Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Voters will weigh in on more than 140 ballot measures next month in 40 states. From abortion to voter ID to debates over transgender rights, the measures touch nearly every corner of the political debate. Republicans are counting on some of them to energize their base in a tough midterm environment. Liz Landers discussed the issues with Reid Wilson of Pluribus News. Listen to this Segment By — Liz Landers Liz Landers Liz Landers is a correspondent for PBS News Hour, where she covers the White House and the Trump administration. Prior to joining the News Hour, she served as the national security correspondent for Scripps News, and also reported on disinformation for the network. By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz
A look at the major state ballot measures voters will decide in the midterms
In short
The 2022 midterm elections will see voters weighing in on over 140 ballot measures in 40 states, marking the largest number of measures since 1972. Republicans aim to energize their base in a challenging environment, while Democrats hope to secure their legislative gains.
Key points
- The 2022 midterm elections will see voters weighing in on over 140 ballot measures in 40…: The 2022 midterm elections will see voters weighing in on over 140 ballot measures in 40 states.
- Republicans are hoping to energize their base in a challenging environment.: Republicans are hoping to energize their base in a challenging environment.