Washington — Voter ID, Trans Rights, Billionaire Tax Measures Face Voters

Voters in more than a dozen states are deciding ballot measures this midterm cycle that touch voter identification rules, citizenship voting requirements, transgender participation in sports and medical care, and a tax proposal aimed at high earners, according to ABC News.

Which states are voting on voter ID laws?

California, Colorado, Nevada, North Carolina and Arizona have ballot measures that would impose voter identification requirements, ABC News reported. Nevada voters already approved a similar measure with 73% support in 2024, but the state constitution requires approval in two consecutive elections before the law can take effect — making this year's vote the deciding round.

Why are some states voting on citizenship-only voting rules?

Alaska, Arizona, South Dakota, Kansas, Arkansas and West Virginia have measures that would explicitly limit voting in state-administered elections to U.S. citizens, according to the report. Federal law already bars noncitizens from voting, but most state constitutions and statutes do not spell that out directly. ABC News noted that some Republican leaders have pushed for the explicit language even though there are few documented cases of noncitizen voting in past elections.

Are any states expanding voter access this year?

Two states have measures moving in the opposite direction. Massachusetts voters will decide whether to adopt same-day voter registration on Election Day, the outlet reported. In Virginia, a ballot measure would restore voting rights to some citizens who were incarcerated, once they are released from prison.

What transgender-related measures are on the ballot?

Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington have ballot propositions addressing transgender issues, including sex-based eligibility for school and youth sports and medical procedures for transgender minors, according to ABC News. The measures reflect a broader national debate over gender-related policy that has played out in state legislatures for several years and is now reaching voters directly through ballot initiatives in these four states.

Is a billionaire tax measure also on the ballot?

A proposal targeting taxation of high earners is also among the measures voters are weighing this cycle, per the ABC News report, alongside the voter access and transgender rights questions. The outlet grouped the measure with the other high-profile ballot items shaping this year's election beyond the congressional races that have drawn most of the national attention.

What to watch on Election Day

• Whether Nevada's voter ID measure clears its required second consecutive election, finalizing a law first approved in 2024 with 73% support.
• Results in the six states — Alaska, Arizona, South Dakota, Kansas, Arkansas and West Virginia — considering citizen-only voting language.
• Outcomes in Massachusetts on same-day registration and in Virginia on restoring voting rights to released citizens.
• How Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington voters decide on transgender sports eligibility and medical-procedure measures.

Full state-by-state detail and updated results are available through ABC News's Election 2026 coverage.

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