Republican Sen. Mike Lee faces off against independent Evan McMullin in the Utah Senate race

Rick Bowmer/AP Photo; Insider Utah GOP Sen. Mike Lee is running for a 3rd term against independent candidate Evan McMullin. Lee has compiled a conservative voting record, which would normally be fine in the GOP-heavy state. But McMullin is criticizing Lee for what he says is the senator’s lack of independence from Donald Trump. Utah…

Proposition 1: Californians will vote to make abortion a constitutional right

Kaye Aries (L) and daughter Robyn Victor, 6, look at one another as brother Kaleb Victor, 12, also participates in the Women’s March Action Rally for Reproductive Rights at Mariachi Plaza in Los Angeles, California, on October 8, 2022. DAVID MCNEW/AFP via Getty Images; Insider Proposition 1 would make abortion and contraception access a state…

Proposal 5: Vermont will vote to protect reproductive autonomy

Political candidate and referendum posters are placed along a main road November 2, 2022 in Shelburne, Vermont. A sign in favor Article 27 would enshrine a woman’s reproductive rights in the Vermont state constitution following the US Supreme Court’s declaring Roe v. Wade as unconstitutional after 50 years of abortion rights. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images; Insider…

Proposal 3: Michigan voters will decide on a constitutional right to abortion

Pro choice supporters gather outside the Michigan State Capitol during a “Restore Roe” rally in Lansing, on September 7, 2022. JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images; Insider Michigan’s Proposal 3 would make pregnancy decisions a state constitutional right. Proponents say that the measure will protect abortion access and medical staff who perform abortions. Opponents say that…

Amendment 2: Kentucky voters could establish that citizens don’t have the right to abortion

Children sit in front of signs encouraging voters to vote yes on Amendment 2, which would add a permanent abortion ban to Kentuckys state constitution, during a rally on the steps of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, on October 1, 2022. STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images; Insider Kentucky’s Amendment 3 will change the…

LR-131: Montana could establish law that makes any infant born alive a legal person

Abortion-rights demonstrators shout slogans after tying green flags to a fence at the White House during a protest to pressure the Biden administration to act and protect abortion rights, in Washington, July 9, 2022. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo; Insider Legislative Referendum 131 will add a statute that protects “born-alive” infants. Proponents say that the law…

Nevada Question 3: Voters will decide on ranked choice general elections and top-five primaries

“I Voted” stickers are displayed at a polling place in Cheyenne, Wyo. on Aug. 16, 2022. Thomas Peipert/AP Photo Nevada’s Question 3 would put ranked-choice voting and top-five primaries. Proponents say that the measure will allow for more votes and more competitive elections. Opponents say the measure will confuse voters and leave room for error….

California Proposition 27: Voters will decide on legalizing sports gambling with revenue going toward social causes

Getty Images; Insider California Proposition 27 would legalize sports betting and give the proceeds to social causes. Tamera Kohler, CEO of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness for the San Diego Area, calls it a “win-win.” Chairman James Siva of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association says it will “undercut tribal sovereignty.” A “yes” on…

California Proposition 26: Voters will decide on legalizing specific types of gambling on Native American lands

Getty Images; Insider California Proposition 26 would allow for specific types of sports betting on Native American lands. Mark Macarro, chairman of Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, argues that residents deserve “highly regulated” and “safe” gambling. Kyle Kirkland, president of the California Gaming Association, argues the proposition would create a tribal casino monopoly.  A “yes”…

Missouri Amendment 3: Voters could legalize marijuana for personal use

Getty Images; Insider Missouri Amendment 3 would legalize marijuana use. Proponents say that the measure would be a step forward for criminal justice reform. Opponents say the measure is “a disaster.” A “yes” on Missouri’s Amendment 3 would legalize marijuana use. 2022 General Embeds   Ballot measure details While the use of medical marijuana was…