In the referendums in the USA, regulations strengthening the citizenship requirement for voting were adopted in 5 states.

Among these referendums, those regarding voting conditions, redetermination of electoral districts, abortion and housing taxes stood out, while regulations limiting the right to vote to US citizens were adopted in 5 states.

Voters in the states of Arkansas, Kansas, South Dakota and West Virginia approved amendments that would extend the right to vote only to US citizens.

In Alaska, a similar regulation was adopted as state law.

Referendums on new constituencies and identity verification requirements when voting

A new electoral district map in Missouri aimed at making it easier for Republicans to win seats in the House of Representatives was rejected by voters.

In Maryland, where Democrats are in the majority, the regulation that could allow the reorganization of Congressional electoral districts before the 2028 elections has been approved.

While proposals to impose new identification requirements while voting were rejected in California and Colorado, regulations strengthening existing identification requirements were adopted in Ohio and North Carolina.

Referendums on the required number of votes for the adoption of regulations submitted to a referendum

Voters in North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah rejected proposals that would have increased the vote rate required to pass regulations put to a referendum from a simple majority to 60 percent.

In Missouri, voters supported the proposal that requires an 80 percent vote in the House of Representatives and the Senate to change the regulations adopted by referendum by the state assembly.

Use of traffic cameras will be limited in Arizona

Voters in Arizona voted on a proposal that would limit traffic cameras used to detect drivers exceeding the speed limit or violating red lights.

The regulation envisages banning new traffic camera contracts from 2027 and determining whether the use of existing systems will continue or not through local public votes.

Referendums on abortion and housing taxes

While amendments aiming to greatly restrict abortion were rejected in Missouri, a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion in the first two trimesters of pregnancy was accepted in Virginia.

The regulation increasing the property tax exemption for homeowners in Florida was adopted.