On Tuesday, Americans will elect 435 U.S. Representatives, 35 U.S. Senators, 36 governors, more than 6,000 state legislators, and a whole lot of statewide, county, and local officials. They’ll also vote on hundreds of ballot initiatives, referenda, and constitutional amendments. While the biggest question — which party will control Congress — will likely get the most media attention, there are many others that will matter a great deal for the future of the republic.
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