1854 ballot measures
This page provides a list of statewide ballot measures that appeared before voters in 1854.
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
New York
See also: New York 1854 ballot measures
February 15
| Type | Title | Subject | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Bidding for Canal Projects Amendment | Public works labor and contracting; Ports and harbors |
| 185,771 (75%) | 60,526 (25%) |
Wisconsin
See also: Wisconsin 1854 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislatures measures | Set two year terms for members of the assembly |  | 6,549 (36%) | 11,580 (64%) | |
| Question 2 | State legislatures measures | Set four year terms for members of the senate | | 6,348 (35%) | 11,885 (65%) | |
| Question 3 | Administration of government; State legislatures measures | Set biennial legislative sessions | | 6,752 (37%) | 11,589 (63%) |
Other years
Click on a year in the following table to view that year’s state ballot measures.
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