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2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Daily News Lesson June 02 2025

Lawmakers push back against ballot initiatives

Learn about the ballot initiative process, and why some legislators are trying to make them more difficult to pass
"I voted" stickers are displayed at a voting station during a special congressional election called after former Rep. Ryan Zinke was appointed to lead the Interior Department in Missoula
Daily News Lesson October 23 2024

Some state ballot measures could have a national impact on elections

Learn about ballot initiatives in states across the country coming this November

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