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Why does Colorado have so many ballot measures?

  • Written by John Matsusaka, Professor of Finance and Business Economics, University of Southern California

Colorado voters had the chance to weigh in on 14 ballot measures when they voted in November 2024, covering a wide range of issues, including abortion, school choice, taxes, trophy hunting and primary elections.

Denver voters faced an additional 11 ballot measures.

These measures were in addition to voting for president and other federal, state and...

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