1870 ballot measures
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Michigan
See also: Michigan 1870 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| LRCA | Proposal 1 | Admin of Gov't | Relates to the powers of the boards of supervisors |  |
| LRCA | Proposal 2 | Gov't Salaries | Salaries of state officers | |
| LRCA | Proposal 3 | Direct Democracy | Relates to the right to vote for African Americans |  |
| LRCA | Proposal 4 | Transportation | Regulates railroad rates | |
| LRCA | Proposal 5 | Transportation | Restricts railroad consolidations | |
| LRCA | Proposal 6 | Bonds | Relates to railroad aid bonds | |
Minnesota
See also: Minnesota 1870 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Business | Exempts railroad stock from double liability | |
Wisconsin
See also: Wisconsin 1870 ballot measures
November 8, 1870
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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| Question 1 | Remove the grand jury system |
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48,894 (72%) |
18,606 (28%) |
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