US Voters Approve $12 Billion of Borrowing for Municipalities

Nov. 6, 2025, 4:11 PM UTC

Americans appear to have passed at least $12 billion of state and local government borrowing during Tuesday’s election, according to preliminary vote tallies of S&P Global Market Intelligence data analyzed by Bloomberg.

Approved measures include a $1.9 billion referendum for Columbus, Ohio, to finance affordable housing and a $1.4 billion school renovation proposal in a district near Dallas.

The proposals show a continued need for infrastructure investment in the US. State and local government borrowing is up roughly 13% so far this year compared to the same period in 2024, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

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