District of Columbia Initiative 86: Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds
On the November 3, 2026 ballot. Ask the guide what a yes vote and a no vote would each do, in the official wording.
The question on the ballot
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 86 Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act of 2026. If enacted, this Initiative would: (a) Prohibit any person from force-feeding a bird for the purpose of enlarging the bird's liver beyond normal size; (b) Ban the sale or distribution of any product resulting from force-feeding a bird, including foie gras; (c) Define force-feeding as inserting a tube into the bird's throat to deliver excessive feed; (d) Provide for enforcement by the Department of Energy and Environment during routine food safety inspections; and (e) Provide for civil penalties.
Where, when and how to vote
The guide doesn't answer these. The current, official answers are with DC Board of Elections.