Voters swept Democrats in, but on ballot measures some conservative issues prevailed

The good sense of people prevailed last Tuesday

President Trump told people to vote as if he was on the ballot. They did. A quote from Thomas Jefferson comes to mind: “I am myself persuaded that the good sense of the people will always be found to be the best army. They may be led astray for a moment, but will soon correct […]

John Hood: Democrats won big in North Carolina. Conservative ideas did, too.

The primary driver of the 2026 election cycle was, of course, President Donald Trump.

Silver Lining: Common Sense Ballot Measures Won in Many States

There’s no avoiding reality: Tuesday was a bad night for conservatives in D.C. A loss of Republican majorities in both the House and Senate means that it will be nigh impossible to get any positive reforms through Congress over the next two years. However, there are signs that suggest this election was more a repudiation […]

Voters swept Democrats in, but on ballot measures some conservative issues prevailed

While voter support for Democratic candidates surged, ballot measures drew a more nuanced picture of voter stances on policy issues.

Big night for Democrats hides conservatives' victories on ballot measures

(The Daily Signal) — On the same night voters delivered a blue wave and expanded abortion rights, conservatives saw some victories on ballot measures regarding election integrity and protecting women’s sports. Any hopes of passing the SAVE America Act disappeared with the new congressional majority. However, voters in multiple states approved measures to ensure that only […]