Ballot Measures
This November, voters have a chance to turn their values directly into policy by passing key ballot measures in states around the country.
OFA has a history of engaging on the issues that matter most to Americans—from protecting and expanding health care, to guaranteeing a fair wage for a hard day’s work.
It’s time to make sure every American has the quality, affordable health care they deserve, a fair shot in an increasingly unfair economy, and the ability to make sure their vote counts in America.
Taking Direct Action on Progressive Values
OFA is partnering locally with individual ballot measure campaigns and national groups who are working to build change in their communities. Through these partnerships, we’re supporting a burgeoning list of important ballot initiatives that will address:
Redistricting and Fairness
OFA is proud to partner with Eric Holder’s redistricting efforts in the run-up to 2020. As part of the comprehensive partnership, we’re engaging in ballot initiatives that build fair, bipartisan maps—and a more fair, democratic process—to make sure politicians are no long creating advantages for themselves or partaking in cynical cronyism. Democracy works best when voters choose their politicians, and have a meaningful say in the system.
Health Care
In a handful of states, local organizers are working to expand affordable health care to thousands of their friends, family, and neighbors. The time to expand Medicaid is past due, and states like Maine and Virginia have recently joined the majority in expanding the program and helping their citizens. OFA supports measures that expand Medicaid.
Civil Rights
2018 marks an incredible opportunity for progressives to help ensure voting is a universal right, and that every citizen who is willing and able has the chance to easily exercise it. OFA supports expanding the franchise, either by voting rights restoration or by implementing new programs like Automatic Voter Registration.
Climate and Energy
Washington, D.C. is failing us on climate change. While we face what could be one of the most consequential challenges for ourselves and future generations, this administration and their allies in Congress have attacked our progress—and denied the basic facts that nearly every scientist agrees on. Fortunately, in November, voters in several states can take matters into their own hands—raising standards for clean energy, and standing up for public health and clean energy jobs in their states. OFA is supporting initiatives to raise renewable energy standards.
Economic Fairness
Every American deserves a chance to find a good paying job, provide for their family, and gain the skills they need to thrive in a 21st century economy. Voters across the country will get a chance to help make this a reality by raising the minimum wage, providing paid family leave, and shoring up consumer protections.