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.
These measures appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot unless an earlier date is shown. 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
A yes vote
Supports re-enacting the 2024 parental rights initiative on reviewing educational materials, receiving specific notifications, and opting children out of sexual health education.
A no vote
Keeps current law without re-enacting those provisions.
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
A yes vote
Supports requiring school and voluntary nonprofit athletics to prohibit biologically male students from competing with and against biologically female students.
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.
