1855 ballot measures
This page provides a list of statewide ballot measures that appeared before voters in 1855.
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
Connecticut
See also: Connecticut 1855 ballot measures
October 1
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirements; Voter registration | Require a person to be able to read any article of the state constitution or any section of the statutes of the state before being admitted as an elector |
| 17,370 (58%) | 12,544 (42%) |
Iowa
See also: Iowa 1855 ballot measures
April 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referendum 1 | Alcohol laws | The measure prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol. |
| 25,555 (53%) | 22,645 (47%) |
Other years
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