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Measures were on the ballot in 41 states, focusing on issues ranging from access to abortion to voting rights for noncitizens and marijuana legalization to the legalization of some psychedelics.

More: Complete state-by-state results

Here is the state of affairs.

abortion

There were 11 abortion-related ballot measures in this election, a record for a single year, including:

Here's a full breakdown of where abortion problems arose.

Legalization of marijuana

Four states voted to legalize marijuana, including recreational use in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage became legal nationwide in 2015, but with the repeal of Roe v. WadeThere are concerns that something similar could happen to the legality of same-sex unions. Three states voted to protect same-sex marriage at the state level.

Psychedelic legalization

• Massachusetts: A measure that would have allowed people 21 and older to consume psychedelics like psilocybin mushrooms at licensed treatment centers and grow small amounts at home was rejected by voters.

Minimum wage

Voters in two red states approved ballot measures to raise the minimum wage and require employers to provide paid sick days to their workers.

immigration

• Arizona: Voters approved a Republican-backed plan to empower law enforcement at the state and local levels Power to enforce immigration lawsover objections from Democrats and Latino advocacy groups who warn the law will lead to racial profiling.