
Six states will vote on 24 statewide ballot measures in Tuesday's elections
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Voters will decide Tuesday on key issues that could have national implications related to policing, election reform and some proposals authored in response to Covid-19 restrictions.
During this off-election year, a combined 24 statewide ballot measures are up for consideration in six states -- Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Washington, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures -- in addition to a string of proposals in municipal elections nationwide.
Voters' answers on these issues could signal how they'll fare in future, bigger elections. Below are some of the more prominent questions organized by topic.

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