Ballot Watch 2024: Libraries, Funding, and Voter Impact

As we approach the November 2024 election, voters across the country face critical decisions that will shape the future of public libraries.

For over a decade, EveryLibrary has been a trusted partner in supporting library campaigns at the ballot box, offering strategic guidance and voter engagement to ensure library funding remains a priority.




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From local millage increases to statewide funding initiatives, ballot measures will determine whether libraries can continue to provide vital services to their communities.

This year, the stakes are higher than ever. In states like Ohio, Michigan, Nevada, and Missouri, local ballot measures could either secure or jeopardize the future of public libraries.

 


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In Kentucky and North Dakota, statewide tax and education measures would radically alter how communities and education are funded.

With over 5,800 state legislative seats and thousands of school board races on the ballot, the outcome of these elections will have a direct impact on library services and funding. 

 


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As advocates for the freedom to read and access information, we believe it’s essential for voters to be informed about these critical measures and understand how their vote can directly impact their community’s libraries.

As the only national political action committee for libraries, we are actively engaged in pivotal ballot measures that could define the future of library funding and the importance of voter engagement in this election.