Oregon Ballot Measure 55 (2008)
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Oregon Ballot Measure 55 (2008) or House Joint Resolution (HJR) 31 was a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment that was put before voters in 2008. The official ballot title for this measure is:
Changes Operative Date Of Redistricting Plans; Allows Affected Legislators To Finish Term In Original District
This measure was designed to fix a situation where State Senators whose seats are not up in the next cycle following a redistricting are forced to move to their new district. It has no organized opposition.
The measure appeared on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Oregon.
2008 election results
See also 2008 ballot measure election results
These election results are based on the Oregon Elections Division.[1]
| Ballot Measure 55 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes or no | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes
| 1,251,478 | 77.46% | ||
| No | 364,993 | 22.54% | ||
| Total votes | 1,616,471 | 100% | ||
External links
- Oregon Voters' Pamphlet for Measure 55
- 2008 General Election Measures: Voter Guide
- Information and status on this ballot measure from the Secretary of State
- Complete text of the ballot measure
