The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

Washington Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

Washington voters will decide 2 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.

Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.

Parental Right to Review Education Materials, Receive Notifications, and Opt Out of Sexual-Health Education Initiative

Indirect initiated state statute

Re-enact Initiative to the Legislature 2081 (2024), related to parental rights to review educational materials, receive specific notifications, and opt their children out of sexual health education

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Sex Verification Requirements for Female School Sports Initiative

Indirect initiated state statute

Require school and voluntary nonprofit athletics to prohibit biologically male students from competing with and against biologically female students

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.