Our democracy is under attack.
For a century, voters across the political spectrum have used ballot initiatives to reform fundamental issues—such as voting rights, gerrymandering, money in politics, open primaries, and modernizing elections—that enjoy broad public support, when politicians refuse to act.
But now, power-hungry legislatures in 12 states across America are gutting the citizen initiative petition process in a desperate power grab. It is time to stand up and stop these assaults on our freedom of self-government.
Together, we will protect and strengthen ballot initiatives and create a vibrant democracy that actually works for the American people.
Democracy landscape
States with a Ballot Initiative or Referendum Process:
- Amendment, statute, and veto referendum
- Statute and veto referendum
- Amendment
- Veto referendum
CLICK HERE to see a map tracking every active attack on voting rights across the U.S.
Cross Partisan Approach
Working with all Americans
for all Americans
The members of our coalition have successfully passed statewide and local ballot initiatives in the past, including independent redistricting commissions, open primaries, conflict of interest reform, voting reform, and more, in Michigan, Nevada, Missouri, and beyond. Their leadership includes Democrats, Republicans, and independents. The Conservatives Against Corruption coalition has successfully changed the narrative around partisan support for ballot initiatives in Missouri and is looking forward to helping in more states. Together we can secure this crucial voting right for generations to come.
In the News
News-Press Now: Campaign eyes ballot measure to prevent Missouri lawmakers from changing voter-approved initiatives
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Ozarks Public Radio: Respect MO Voters holds town halls across the state, updates its signature gathering effort
- KSMU Ozarks Public Radio
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St. Louis Public Radio: Transition, conflict and adversity defined Missouri and Illinois politics in 2025
- St Louis Public Radio
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