2009 ballot measure election results

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Statistical summary

Initiated measures

Type of ballot measure How many on ballot? How many won? How many lost?
initiated state statute 4 1 3
initiated constitutional amendment 1 1 0
Initiative to the People 1 0 1
Veto referendum 2 2 0
Total 8 4 4

Legislative and other referrals

Type of ballot measure How many on ballot? How many won? How many lost?
legislatively-referred state statute 2 2 0
legislatively-referred constitutional amendment 16 15 1
Total 18 17 1

Statewide contests

Maine

See also: Maine 2009 ballot measures

Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap reported in the early afternoon that voter turnout is exceeding expectations. "I think we could be over 50%. We originally projected 35%."[1]

Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Question 1 (Marriage) Approved 266,324 (52.75%) 238,595 (47.25%) 527 of 605
Question 2 (Excise tax) Defeated 129140 (25.85%) 370391 (74.15%) 527 of 605
Question 3 (School consolidation) Defeated 201672 (41.49%) 284435 (58.51%) 527 of 605
Question 4 (TABOR) Defeated 196442 (39.61%) 299451 (60.39%) 527 of 605
Question 5 (Marijuana) Approved 294176 (58.61%) 207744 (41.39%) 527 of 605
Question 6 (Bonds) Approved 321930 (65.26%) 171337 (34.74%) 527 of 605
Question 7 (Signatures) Defeated 231359 (47.80%) 252647 (52.20%) 527 of 605

Source: Bangor Daily News as of 2:05 a.m. EST

New Jersey

See also: New Jersey 2009 ballot measures

It is reported from New Jersey elections officials that voter turnout in the Garden State is light and steady. [2]

Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Open Space Bonds Approved 838,357 (53%)756,050 (47%) 6279 of 6305


Source: NJ.com Election Results with the Star-Ledger as of 10:18am EST

Elections Division: New Jersey Division of Elections

New York

See also: New York 2009 ballot measures
Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Proposal 1 Approved 818,657 (66.9%) 404,320 (33.1%) 95%
Proposal 2 Approved 818,250 (67.5%) 394,836 (32.5%) 95%

Source: The New York Times as of 10:22am EST.

Ohio

See also: Ohio 2009 ballot measures

Despite no reports of projected statewide voter turnout, there has been heavy turnout reported in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland Area) alone. Turnout is projected to reach over 40 percent according to Cuyahoga County elections officials[3]. However in the Cincinnati Area, voter turnout is reported to be lighter than the Cleveland Area. Voter turnout is considered heavy in some Cincinnati precincts while it is considered light in other precincts in the City of Cincinatti.[4].

Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Issue 1 Approved 2,210,605(72.15%) 853,331(27.85%) 10,242 out of 10,242
Issue 2 Approved 1,959,669(63.66%) 1,118,805(36.34%) 10,242 out of 10,242
Issue 3 Approved 1,663,149(52.97%) 1,476,592(47.03%) 10,242 out of 10,242

Source: Ohio Secretary of State - election 2009 results as of 11:31pm EST

Texas

See also: Texas 2009 ballot measures

At midday, Richard Murray, political science professor at the University of Houston, stated that he expects 20% of registered voters in the state to vote: "It’s surprising to me that it’s so low."[5]

Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Proposition 1 Approved 578,155 (55.19%) 469,282 (44.80%) 7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 2 Approved 720,130 (68.22%)335,400 (31.77%)7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 3 Approved 689,158 (65.54%)362,223 (34.45%)7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 4 Approved 592,080 (56.73%) 451,561 (43.26%)7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 5 Approved 629,470 (61.83%)388,504 (38.16%) 7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 6 Approved 670,044 (65.71%)349,637 (34.28%)7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 7 Approved 762,429 (73.08%)280,802 (26.91%)7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 8 Approved 787,102 (74.83%)264,625 (25.16%) 7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 9 Approved 802,731 (76.94%) 240,583 (23.05%)7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 10 Approved 756,624 (73.09%) 278,444 (26.90%)7,468 out of 7,468
Proposition 11 Approved 845,770 (81.02%) 198,120 (18.97%) 7,468 out of 7,468

Source: Texas Secretary of State Election Night Returns as of November 5, 2009

Washington

According to the secretary of state's office there is an approximately 25.61% voter turnout. Approximately 98% of the vote is being cast by mail. According to reports, Pierce County is the only county with polling locations.[6]

Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Initiative 1033 Defeated 434,051 (44.62%) 538,768 (55.38%) 39 of 39
Referendum 71 Approved 511,651 (51.03%) 490,948 (48.97%) 39 of 39

Source: Washington Secretary of State - 2009 election results at 9:40 a.m. EST, November 4, 2009

Notable local contests

Local ballot measure elections are on the ballot in at least 33 states. Topics cover local land use planning, taxes, bond measures, environmental regulations, local election rules and much more. Spending on some local ballot measures on the November 3 ballot is well over $100,000. The ballot measures reflected below are some especially noteworthy local campaigns.

Arizona

Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Tucson Public Safety Initiative, Proposition 200 Defeated 19,129 (29.77%) 45,122 (71.23%) 87 of 89

Source: Pima County 2009 election results as of 12:07pm EST

California

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Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Long Beach Measure T Defeated 7,696 (42.38%) 10,462 (57.62%) 100%
Salinas Sales Tax, Measure K Defeated 5,625 (39.29%) 8,692 (60.71%) 100%
Santa Barbara Building Heights, Measure B Defeated 10,343 (46.27%) 12,009 (53.73%) 100%

Colorado

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Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Denver Car Impound Measure Defeated 24,016 (30.50%)54,717 (69.50%) 100%
Colorado Springs Property Tax Increase Defeated 36,501 (36.51%) 62,923 (63.29%) 100%
Jefferson County Term Limits 1A (district attorney) Defeated 38,613 (41.67%) 54,042 (58.33%) 100%


Jefferson County Term Limits 1B Defeated 39,829 (43.12%) 52,538 (56.88%) 100%

Source: Denver Post Election Results, Denver County and City election results and El Paso County election results

Indiana

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Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Northern Indiana Regional Rail District Creation Defeated 4,122 (11.9%) 30,570 (88.1%) 100%

Michigan

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Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Kalamazoo Discrimination Protection for Gays Approved 6,731 (60.71%) 4,356 (39.29%) 18 of 19

Source: Kalamazoo Gazette as of 10:25PM EST

Minnesota

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Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
St. Paul Instant Run-Off Voting Approved 17083 (52.45%) 15486 (47.55%) 104 of 104

Source: Ramsey County 2009 election results as of 11:25pm EST

Missouri

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Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
St. Louis County Smoking Ban Measure Approved 86,561 (65.52%) 45,543 (34.48%) 100%
Springfield Sales Tax Measure Approved 12,965 (55%) 10,803 (45%) 100%

North Carolina

Other November 3 ballot measures in North Carolina
Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Stokesdale Liquor By the Drink Referendum Approved 415 (60.06%) 276 (39.94%) 1 of 1

Source: Guilford County 2009 election results

Ohio

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Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Cincinnati Streetcar Referendum Defeated 29,326 (43.84%) 37,561 (56.16%) 281 of 285
Chillicothe Red-Light Referendum Approved 4,826 (71.56%) 1,918 (28.44%) 29 of 29

Oregon

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Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
City of Sisters Annexation Approved 317 (70.13%) 135 (29.87%) 1 of 1

Texas

Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
To Allow Beer & Wine in Stores - Hewitt, Texas Approved 1,141 (72%) 448 (28%) 4 of 4
To Allow Beer & Wine allowed in Restaurants - Hewitt, Texas Approved 1,167 (73%) 421 (27%) 4 of 4
To Allow Liqour in Stores - Temple, Texas Approved 2,873(68%) 1,330 (32%) 100%
To Allow Beer & Wines in Stores - Friendswood, Texas Approved 2,505 (68%) 1,163 (32%) 100%
To Allow Mixed Beverages in Restaurants - Friendswood, Texas Approved 2,648 votes (72%) 1,021 (28%) 100%
College Station Red Light Camera Referendum Approved 4,081 (51.7%) 3,809 (48.3%) 100%

Washington

Ballot measure Outcome Yes % No % Precincts Reporting
Pierce County Term Limit Amendment Defeated 23,708 (32.95%) 48,245 (67.05%) 100%
Seattle Property Tax Levy Approved 53715 (63.33%) 31102 (36.67%) 100%

Source: Washington Secretary of State - 2009 election results

References

  1. ↑ Politico, "Turnout high in Maine", November 3, 2009
  2. ↑ "Wall Street Journal" New Jerseyans to Decide on Governor, November 3, 2009
  3. ↑ "WKYC-TV 3" Cuyahoga BOE: Election Day turnout steady, could reach 40 percent, November 3, 2009
  4. ↑ "Cincinatti Enquirer" Voter Turnout not heavy, November 3, 2009
  5. ↑ Houston Chronicle, "Time to decide: Voters across Houston head to polls", November 3, 2009
  6. ↑ KHQ,"Ballot measures top ticket in Washington election," retrieved November 3, 2009
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