1853 ballot measures
This page provides a list of statewide ballot measures that appeared before voters in 1853.
In the United States, a ballot measure is a law, issue, or question that appears on a statewide or local ballot for voters of that jurisdiction to decide.
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Historical Ballot Measure Factbooks
The inventory of statewide ballot measures is part of Ballotpedia's Historical Ballot Measure Factbooks, which document nearly 200 years of direct democracy in the United States. This ongoing research effort will provide an unparalleled resource for researchers, reporters, and voters on how ballot measures have evolved, the issues they've covered, and the role they have played in our civic life. Click here to access the state historical ballot measure factbooks.
List of ballot measures by state
Delaware
See also: Delaware 1853 ballot measures
October 11
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitution of 1853 Ratification Measure | State constitution ratification | Ratify the proposed Constitution of 1853 |  | 2,716 (36%) | 4,777 (64%) |
Vermont
See also: Vermont 1853 ballot measures
February 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevention of Traffic in Intoxicating Liquors for the Purpose of Drinking Amendment | Alcohol laws |
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Wisconsin
See also: Wisconsin 1853 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Alcohol laws | Create a liquor ban |
| 27,519 (53%) | 24,109 (47%) |
Other years
Click on a year in the following table to view that year’s state ballot measures.
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