2012 General Election Ballot Guide: Choose Your State

The various measures, propositions, initiatives, referenda, proposals, and amendments are listed by state with subheadings for statewide, countywide, and local issues.

Measures that could lower taxes or control government are listed with a positive sign ( + ), measures that could raise taxes or expand government are listed with a negative sign ( – ), and measures where the impact on taxpayers is either unclear or there is significant disagreement about its fiscal effect are listed with a neutral sign ( • ). Measures that simply extend current taxes without increasing burdens are listed without such a marking. An example would be a periodic renewal of a long-standing tax where no rate increase or alteration in the terms of the renewal process is being proposed.

This guide is for informational purposes only; it is not intended to provide endorsements or recommendations to voters.