As of March 16, 2021, three statewide ballot measures were certified to appear on the ballot on May 18, 2021, in Pennsylvania.
HIGHLIGHTS
- At the primary election on May 18, voters will decide two constitutional amendments on the governor’s emergency powers, which have been a point of conflict between the Republican-controlled Legislature and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf during the coronavirus pandemic.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Equal Rights Regardless of Race or Ethnicity Amendment | Prohibits denial or abridgement of rights on account of an individual’s race or ethnicity |
| Emergency Declarations Amendment | Addresses the governor’s emergency powers, including requiring legislative approval to continue beyond 21 days |
| Legislative Resolution to Extend or Terminate Emergency Declaration Amendment | Empowers the legislature to extend or terminate a emergency declaration by resolution |
You can get more information about these ballot measures here: https://ballotpedia.org/Pennsylvania_2021_ballot_measures
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