Results of the First Library Ballot Initiatives in the Trump Era
April 09, 2025
The first three statewide election days of the Trump era have underscored a vital truth: libraries are not red or blue, not liberal or conservative, not left or right - they are essential.
Voters across Louisiana, Illinois, and Missouri came together to reaffirm their support for public libraries.
These wins reflect a shared commitment to community access, education, and opportunity. Even in a nationally disrupted and locally fraught climate, libraries continue to unify.