Summary

In a mix of progressive and conservative ballot measures, voters across red and blue states broke traditional party lines in the 2024 election.

Despite Trump’s victory, red states like Missouri and Alaska approved minimum wage hikes, and Missouri, Arizona, and Montana established abortion rights protections.

Meanwhile, deep-blue California passed Proposition 36, introducing tougher penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, aiming to address homelessness and fentanyl abuse.

Massachusetts rejected a proposal to raise tipped workers’ wages, illustrating a nuanced voter landscape beyond simple “red” or “blue” state labels.