Midterms Live results

By Stavros Agorakis and Ryan Mark
Updated

Voters had say on dozens of issues on the ballot, from voting rights for felons to redistricting to marijuana

Voters in 37 states voted on a total of 157 ballot measures on Election Day, the results of which will affect wide-ranging aspects of people’s daily lives in those states — from their right to purchase a gun to which bathroom they can use.

Massachusetts passed the nation’s first statewide vote on anti-discrimination protections for transgender people, prohibiting gender-based discrimination in public places. In Washington state, voters passed an initiative tightening gun control laws, which includes raising the minimum age to purchase firearms to 21 years.

Four states also cast ballots on Medicaid expansion. Three of those states — Idaho, Nebraska, and Utahvoted to pass the Medicaid expansion, which means 300,000 more low-income Americans will receive coverage. The fourth state, Montana, rejected the measure.

Voters in six states approved versions of a Marsy’s Law, first enacted in California 10 years ago. The California law grants crime victims 17 rights in the judicial process, including tightening parole requirements and protecting victims from the defendants. Advocates argue that crime victims deserve the right to legal standing and knowledge over the defendant’s whereabouts during the legal process, while critics — including the ACLU — say Marsy’s Law undermines due process and puts a strain on court systems. Illinois, Ohio, and the Dakotas enacted similar laws in the past few years; now the measure has passed in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.

Alabama and West Virginia voters passed measures that cease to recognize and protect a woman’s right to have an abortion, while Oregonians rejected a measure to ban public funding for the procedure. But unless the Supreme Court overrules Roe v. Wade, the restrictions protecting the sanctity of life remain symbolic, since they’re not decided at the state level.

Florida passed the historic Amendment 4, which will allow up to 1.4 million ex-felons to regain their voting rights. Maryland, Nevada, and Michigan are hoping to enact laws that allow same-day voter registration, automatic voter registration, or both, while Arkansas and North Carolina wish for voter restrictions by issuing changes on voter ID laws.

Arkansas and Missouri both voted to increase the minimum wage, which will give raises to a combined total of 900,000 workers in the two states. And several states voted on whether to expand the legalization of marijuana: Michigan fully legalized marijuana, while Utah and Missouri voted to legalize medical marijuana, and North Dakota rejected a measure to legalize marijuana.

More results below.

Medicaid expansion

Idaho

Proposition 2: An “affirmative” vote expands Medicaid eligibility to those under 65 years old, whose income is equal to or below 133 percent of the federal poverty line.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 364,861 61%
No 237,276 39%
960 of 960 (100%) precincts reporting, 602,137 total votes

Montana

Initiative 185: An “affirmative” vote expands Medicaid eligibility and raises taxes on tobacco products.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
No 258,714 53%
Affirmative 230,167 47%
682 of 682 (100%) precincts reporting, 488,881 total votes

Nebraska

Initiative 427: An “affirmative” vote expands Medicaid eligibility to those under 65 years old, whose income is equal to or below 138 percent of the federal poverty line.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 384,983 53%
No 336,106 47%
1,446 of 1,565 (92%) precincts reporting, 721,089 total votes

Utah

Proposition 3: An “affirmative” vote expands Medicaid eligibility to those under 65 years old, whose income is equal to or below 138 percent of the federal poverty line.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 540,402 53%
No 477,218 47%
2,581 of 2,933 (88%) precincts reporting, 1,017,620 total votes

Criminal Justice

Florida

Amendment 6: An “affirmative” vote supports adding specific rights for victims, together known as a Marsy’s Law, to the Florida Constitution.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 4,454,479 61%
No 2,801,959 39%
5,608 of 6,007 (93%) precincts reporting, 7,256,438 total votes

Georgia

Amendment 4: An “affirmative” vote supports adding specific rights for victims, together known as a Marsy’s Law, to the Georgia Constitution.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 3,068,357 81%
No 723,223 19%
2,634 of 2,634 (100%) precincts reporting, 3,791,580 total votes

Kentucky

Marsy’s Law Crime Victim Rights Amendment: An “affirmative” vote supports adding specific rights for victims, together known as a Marsy’s Law, to the Kentucky Constitution.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 868,932 63%
No 514,440 37%
3,691 of 3,691 (100%) precincts reporting, 1,383,372 total votes

Louisiana

Amendment 1: An “affirmative” vote supports prohibiting convicted felons, unless pardoned, from seeking or holding public office until five years after they complete their sentences.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 1,090,464 75%
No 370,050 25%
3,910 of 3,910 (100%) precincts reporting, 1,460,514 total votes

Nevada

Question 1: An “affirmative” vote supports adding specific rights for victims, together known as a Marsy’s Law, to the Nevada Constitution.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 560,371 61%
No 356,216 39%
540 of 1,988 (27%) precincts reporting, 916,587 total votes

North Carolina

Marsy’s Law Crime Victim Rights Amendment: An “affirmative” vote supports amending a section on the North Carolina Constitution that addresses the rights of crime victims by adding a version of a Marsy’s Law.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative
No
0 of 2,704 (0%) precincts reporting, 0 total votes

Ohio

Issue 1: An “affirmative” vote supports a criminal reform package that includes reducing offenses related to drug possession and use to misdemeanors, creating a sentence credits program for inmates, and requiring the state to spend savings from inmate reduction on crime victim and rehabilitation programs.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
No 2,711,965 63%
Affirmative 1,563,230 37%
8,903 of 8,904 (100%) precincts reporting, 4,275,195 total votes

Oklahoma

State Question 794: An “affirmative” vote supports adding specific rights for victims, together known as a Marsy’s Law, to the Oklahoma Constitution.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 904,308 78%
No 254,966 22%
1,951 of 1,951 (100%) precincts reporting, 1,159,274 total votes

Oregon

Measure 105: An “affirmative” vote supports repealing Oregon’s sanctuary state law, thus allowing local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officers.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
No 1,005,407 63%
Affirmative 593,143 37%
1,342 of 1,342 (100%) precincts reporting, 1,598,550 total votes

Washington

Initiative 940: An “affirmative” vote supports creating a good-faith test to determine when the use of deadly force by police is justifiable, and requiring officers to be trained on de-escalation, mental health, and first aid treatment.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 1,669,109 60%
No 1,133,010 40%
2,087 of 2,087 (100%) precincts reporting, 2,802,119 total votes

Voting Rights

Arkansas

Issue 2: An “affirmative” vote supports requiring individuals to present valid photo ID to cast in-person and absentee ballots.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 692,266 79%
No 178,845 21%
2,636 of 2,807 (94%) precincts reporting, 871,111 total votes

Colorado

Amendment Y: An “affirmative” vote supports redrawing maps for Colorado’s congressional districts.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 1,705,827 71%
No 684,025 29%
3,162 of 3,173 (100%) precincts reporting, 2,389,852 total votes

Amendment Z: An “affirmative” vote supports redrawing maps for Colorado’s state House of Representatives and state Senate districts.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 1,682,472 71%
No 684,870 29%
3,163 of 3,173 (100%) precincts reporting, 2,367,342 total votes

Florida

Amendment 4: An “affirmative” vote supports automatically restoring the right to vote for people with prior felony convictions, except those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 4,770,215 65%
No 2,603,372 35%
5,602 of 6,007 (93%) precincts reporting, 7,373,587 total votes

Maryland

Question 2: An “affirmative” vote supports allowing same-day voter registration on future elections.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 1,363,400 67%
No 669,174 33%
1,991 of 1,991 (100%) precincts reporting, 2,032,574 total votes

Michigan

Proposal 2: An “affirmative” vote supports re-drawing the state’s congressional and legislative districts.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 2,514,890 61%
No 1,589,839 39%
4,533 of 4,969 (91%) precincts reporting, 4,104,729 total votes

Proposal 3: An “affirmative” vote supports adding straight-ticket voting, automatic voter registration, same-day voter registration, and no-excuse absentee voting to the Michigan Constitution.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 2,770,011 67%
No 1,371,043 33%
4,517 of 4,969 (91%) precincts reporting, 4,141,054 total votes

Nevada

Question 5: An “affirmative” vote supports automatic voter registration on future Nevada elections.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 550,826 60%
No 371,040 40%
540 of 1,988 (27%) precincts reporting, 921,866 total votes

North Carolina

Voter ID Amendment: An “affirmative” vote supports adding to the North Carolina Constitution that voters must present a photo ID to vote in person at elections.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative
No
0 of 2,704 (0%) precincts reporting, 0 total votes

North Dakota

Measure 2: An “affirmative” vote supports clarifying that only US citizens can vote in federal, state, and local elections in North Dakota.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative
No
0 of 424 (0%) precincts reporting, 0 total votes

Abortion

Alabama

Amendment 2: An “affirmative” vote supports recognizing and supporting the sanctity of unborn life and the rights of unborn children.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 892,391 59%
No 626,786 41%
2,129 of 2,236 (95%) precincts reporting, 1,519,177 total votes

Oregon

Ballot Measure 106: An “affirmative” vote supports prohibiting public funds from being spent on abortions, except when medically necessary or required by federal law.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
No 1,005,407 63%
Affirmative 593,143 37%
1,342 of 1,342 (100%) precincts reporting, 1,598,550 total votes

West Virginia

Amendment 1: An “affirmative” vote supports that nothing in the West Virginia Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion, or requires funding for the procedure.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 298,113 52%
No 278,387 48%
1,740 of 1,758 (99%) precincts reporting, 576,500 total votes

Marijuana Legalization

Michigan

Proposal 1: An “affirmative” vote supports legalizing the recreational use and possession of marijuana for people 21 years and over.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 2,365,310 56%
No 1,854,624 44%
4,520 of 4,969 (91%) precincts reporting, 4,219,934 total votes

Missouri

Amendment 2: An “affirmative” vote supports legalizing the medical use of marijuana and taxing its sales at 4 percent.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 1,572,592 66%
No 826,777 34%
3,256 of 3,256 (100%) precincts reporting, 2,399,369 total votes

Amendment 3: An “affirmative” vote supports legalizing the medical use of marijuana and taxing its sales at 15 percent.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
No 1,631,228 69%
Affirmative 747,977 31%
3,256 of 3,256 (100%) precincts reporting, 2,379,205 total votes

Proposition C: An “affirmative” vote supports legalizing the medical use of marijuana and taxing its sales at 2 percent.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
No 1,339,299 56%
Affirmative 1,031,371 44%
3,256 of 3,256 (100%) precincts reporting, 2,370,670 total votes

North Dakota

Measure 3: An “affirmative” vote supports legalizing the recreational use and possession of marijuana for people 21 years and over, as well as automatically expunging individuals previously convicted for possession.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative
No
0 of 424 (0%) precincts reporting, 0 total votes

Utah

Proposition 2: An “affirmative” vote supports legalizing the medical use of marijuana for individuals with qualifying medical illnesses.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 543,559 52%
No 496,893 48%
2,797 of 2,933 (95%) precincts reporting, 1,040,452 total votes

Gun Control

Washington

Initiative 1639: An “affirmative” vote supports implementing restrictions on the purchase and ownership of firearms, including raising the minimum age to purchase a gun to 21.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 1,689,094 60%
No 1,131,895 40%
2,087 of 2,087 (100%) precincts reporting, 2,820,989 total votes

LGBTQ Rights

Massachusetts

Question 3: An “affirmative” vote supports prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity in public places (such as hotels, restaurants, and stores).

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 1,367,461 69%
No 624,382 31%
1,661 of 2,173 (76%) precincts reporting, 1,991,843 total votes

Minimum Wage

Arkansas

Issue 5: An “affirmative” vote supports increasing the minimum wage to $11 per hour by 2021.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 605,480 68%
No 280,657 32%
2,636 of 2,807 (94%) precincts reporting, 886,137 total votes

Missouri

Proposition B: An “affirmative” vote supports increasing the minimum wage to $12 per hour by 2023.

Updated Nov 19, 2018, 5:11pm EST
Affirmative 1,488,368 62%
No 901,808 38%