31.   But so far, there is little sign that rising anger over the ballot measure among Mexicans seriously threatens the expanding economic ties between the two countries.

32.   But the REI board can still turn down such a ballot measure.

33.   But Walters spokesman Howard Gantman said the voters might have to decide on a ballot measure allowing gambling citywide, without restrictions on locations.

34.   But unless voters here pass an obscure ballot measure next month, the new primary may be virtually meaningless.

35.   Californians approved a ballot measure under which people convicted of three serious offenses face life in prison.

36.   California voters overwhelmingly favor a ballot measure that would end bilingual education by requiring public schools to teach in English only, according to a San Francisco Examiner poll.

37.   Californians Tuesday approved a ballot measure banning most state-sponsored affirmative action.

38.   California voters recently rejected ballot measures that would have banned the use of gag clauses.

39.   California is known nationally for its often contentious ballot measures.

40.   Clinton lent support to a proposed ballot measure in Colorado that would require unlicensed dealers at gun shows to run background checks of gun purchasers within three days.