Republicans Hate Citizen-led Ballot Initiatives

Why Don’t Republicans Want Democracy?

“Hundreds of thousands of people signed petitions this year backing proposed ballot initiatives to expand voting access, ensure abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona, Arkansas and Michigan. Yet voters might not get a say because Republican officials or judges have blocked the proposals from the November elections, citing flawed wording, procedural shortcomings or insufficient petition signatures.” 1

  1. The Associated Press News, David A. Lieb, September 3, 2022 – GOP escalates fight against citizen-led ballot initiatives