There were 157 statewide proposals on the Election Day ballot in 35 states. Of those, here are the 10 most important. Some will have a huge impact if enacted. Others might increase turnout among certain groups in crucial swing states.

Arizona: $12 minimum wage

Arizona wasn't supposed to be a swing state in the 2016 election, but it's starting to look that way: Donald Trump leads by one in the RealClearPolitics polling average, but Hillary Clinton leads by two in the most recent poll. Sen. John McCain's re-election bid seems to be safe, with double-digit leads in the polls.

Nonetheless, having a minimum wage hike on the ballot could increase liberal turnout in Arizona. The proposal would raise the state's hourly minimum wage from the current $8.05 to $10 an hour in 2017, eventually rising to $12 an hour in 2020 and then adjusting the wage for cost-of-living increases. It would also require employers to offer paid sick leave.

A number of Democratic politicians support the proposal, as well as Hispanic groups and labor unions. A few conservative-leaning groups, including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Arizona Restaurant Association, publicly oppose the proposal.

One late September poll found a 13 percentage point edge for the minimum wage hike, though that was down from a 30-point edge seen in a late August poll.

Arizona will also vote on a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana.

Conclusion: The minimum wage proposal passed with 59 percent in favor, while the marijuana legalization proposal failed narrowly with 52 percent opposed. With 90 percent of precincts reporting, the Associated Press still hasn't declared a winner in the presidential race, but it won't affect the final outcome of the presidential race.

California: Ban large-capacity magazines, require background checks for ammo

By no means is California a swing state in the presidential or senate elections, but the laundry list of liberal proposals on the ballot could affect control of the House of Representatives.

California is putting 17 different measures on the ballot this Election Day. It's one of several states voting on proposals of interest to 2nd Amendment advocates.

The proposal would ban large-capacity ammunition magazines, in addition to requiring background checks on certain individuals purchasing ammunition. A number of Democratic politicians and labor unions support the proposal, while Republican politicians, law enforcement groups and hunting organizations oppose it.

Polls show the proposal is vastly popular, with at least a 34-point margin of victory for passage in every poll.

Conclusion: The proposition passed with 62 percent in favor.

California: Tax increase on high-earners

The proposal of highest concern to fiscal conservatives is probably California's Proposition 55, which would raise taxes on incomes over $250,000. The proposal is actually a 12-year extension of a "temporary" tax hike passed in 2012 that's supposed to expire in 2019.

The tax hike raises marginal tax rates on the wealthy, with single-filers earning more than $526,000 paying a 12.3 percent marginal income tax rate. About 90 cents of every dollar raised from the tax hike goes to K-12 schools, with the remaining amount going to community colleges.

Few Republican politicians are publicly against the tax hike, but the state Republican and Libertarian parties are, as well as the California Chamber of Commerce. California's biggest newspaper, the Los Angeles Times, opposes the tax hike. The campaign in favor of the tax hike has raised more than $56 million in favor, while the campaign against has raised almost nothing.

Polls show support for the tax hike leading by 16-22 percentage points.

Conclusion: The proposal passed with 62 percent in favor.

Colorado: Universal healthcare

Colorado will vote on Amendment 69, which would create a universal healthcare system funded by a $25 billion a year tax hike.

Colorado would collect an additional 10 percent payroll tax to raise the necessary revenue, and state residents would have universal healthcare coverage. They would still be allowed to purchase private health insurance.

Public support for the proposal is fairly sparse, with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the most notable supporter. The League of Women Voters of Colorado also support the proposal. A number of Democrats and Republicans oppose the proposal, including Gov. John Hickenlooper and United States Sen. Michael Bennet, both Democrats. A few unions also oppose the proposal.

Two polls show opposition to the proposal leads by anywhere from 26 to 38 percentage points.

Coloradans will also vote on a minimum wage hike to $12 an hour, a cigarette tax hike to $2.59 per pack and legalization of assisted suicide for the terminally ill. Colorado seems to be losing its status as a swing state, with Clinton ahead by about 8 percentage points and Sen. Mike Bennet's re-election campaign leading by double-digits.

Conclusion: The universal health care system suffered a resounding defeat, with 80 percent opposed. The minimum wage hike passed with 54 percent in favor. The tobacco tax hike failed, with 54 percent opposed. It's unclear how the proposals combined affected turnout, but Clinton managed to win the state in a result that won't affect the final presidential outcome.

Florida: Medical marijuana

Maintaining its status as perpetual swing state, Florida is basically a do-or-die state for the Trump campaign. Election turnout is typically lower among younger voters, but Florida's Amendment 2 to legalize medical marijuana might boost their turnout.

The amendment would legalize medical marijuana for those with specific illnesses, such as cancer, glaucoma, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis or other illnesses. Licensed state physicians would have the power to determine who is eligible.

A number of labor unions and Democratic politicians support the proposal, with the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Medical Association among the opponents.

To pass, the amendment needs to get 60 percent support. Polls show huge support for the amendment, with greater than 68 percent support in three polls conducted in September.

Conclusion: The proposal passed with 71 percent in favor.

Florida: Property tax breaks for senior citizens

While the medical marijuana amendment is likely to increase turnout among younger, liberal voters, Amendment 5 will probably increase turnout among older, conservative voters.

The proposal would give eligible senior citizens certain property tax exemptions on the value of their homes. Homeowners over the age of 65 who have lived in the home for at least 25 years would be eligible if their home is worth less than $250,000. Permanently disabled veterans who are seniors would also be eligible.

Earlier this year, the legislature voted unanimously to put the amendment on the ballot.

To pass, the amendment needs to get 60 percent support. Polls conducted in September show 77 and 80 percent support.

In addition to Amendments 2 and 5, Floridians will also vote on amendments to give property tax breaks to first responders and to subsidize solar energy equipment for personal use.

Conclusion: The property tax break proposal passed with 78 percent in favor, while the first responders tax break passed with 84 percent in favor. The solar energy proposal got 51 percent in favor but required 60 percent support for passage. Trump pulled off an upset, winning Florida by just 1.4 percentage points. The state's 29 electoral votes may end up as the deciding votes that sent Trump to the White House. It's possible the ballot proposals boosted conservative turnout enough for Trump to win the entire election.

Maine: Ranked-choice voting

What if voting weren't as simple as picking your favorite?

The Question 5 ballot initiative in Maine would establish a statewide ranked-choice voting system that would apply in elections for U.S. senators and representatives, the governor and the state legislature.

Instead of just picking one candidate, voters would rank their choices. As ballots are counted, the candidates ranked first on the fewest ballots are eliminated. Then any ballot giving them a first-place vote then goes to that ballot's second choice. Candidates would be eliminated until someone gets a majority of votes. This form of vote counting, similar to what's used in some Australian elections, can result in long waits for the final outcomes but gives third parties a better shot.

The initiative is supported by the state's Democratic, Libertarian and Green parties, as well as the League of Women Voters. It's opposed by Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican. One poll conducted in September showed the initiative had 48 percent support, with 29 percent opposed.

Mainers will also vote on a minimum wage hike to $12 an hour, a tax hike on high-earners, marijuana legalization and background checks on some gun sales.

Conclusion: The ranked-choice voting proposal passed with 52 percent in favor. The minimum wage proposal also passed with 56 percent in favor. With 88 percent of precincts reporting, opposition to the background checks proposal held a narrow lead.

Massachusetts: Public charter schools

It's no swing state, but the fate of many underserved students could be decided by Bay State voters. The state currently has a cap on the number of public charter schools in the state.

Approval of Question 2 would allow up to 12 new charter schools or charter school expansions per year, as authorized by the state's board of education. Charter schools are publicly-funded but have more flexibility and independence in their operations, which is why many families, especially in Boston, find them desirable.

There's some bipartisan support for approval, including Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican; Congressman Stephen Lynch, a Democrat; and Democrats for Education Reform. But there's a broad swath of liberal opposition from labor unions, branches of the NAACP, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh.

Polls have shown mixed support and a high number of undecided voters, but the most recent poll shows 52 percent opposed with 41 percent in favor and 6 percent undecided.

Conclusion: School choice supporters suffered a resounding defeat, with opposition to Question 2 getting 62 percent of the vote.

Nevada: Marijuana legalization

Nevada is a crucial swing state in both the presidential and senate elections, with the state leaning towards Clinton victory but Rep. Joe Heck, a Republican, is in a close race against former state Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto.

That said, a vote to legalize recreational marijuana could help tip the scales in Democrats' favor. Nevada's Question 2 would legalize recreational marijuana use for those 21 years and older if approved.

The proposal is supported by various state-level Democratic politicians and opposed by Republican politicians including Heck, Gov. Brian Sandoval and U.S. Sen. Dean Heller. Polls are painting a confusing picture, with the most recent poll showing a 1 percent lead for approval but the second-most recent poll showing a 24 percent lead.

Nevada will also vote on background checks for gun sales from unlicensed individuals.

Conclusion: Nevada voted for Democrats at the presidential and senate level, but it won't affect control of the White House or senate. The marijuana legalization proposal passed with 55 percent of the vote, with the background checks proposal earning a narrow victory with 50.4 percent in favor.

Washington: $13.50 minimum wage

Other states are voting on minimum wage hikes, but Washington has been ground-zero for minimum wage experiments. It started when SeaTac raised its minimum wage to $15 an hour, later followed by Seattle.

Initiative 1433 wouldn't go that far, but it would raise the minimum wage to $13.50 an hour statewide by 2020 — higher than any other state's current minimum wage.

It would also require employers to provide paid sick leave.

The proposal has high-level support from Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, Sanders, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, Gov. Jay Inslee and U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez. A number of labor unions support the proposal. The state Republican party opposes the minimum wage hike, as does the Association of Washington Business and the Washington Retail Association.

So far, polls point to likely passage: an early October poll showed 62 percent support with 27 percent opposition.

Conclusion: The minimum wage hike passed with 59 percent support.

Jason Russell is a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner.