Become part of the movement for unbiased, accessible election information. Donate today.
1889 ballot measures
| 1889 State Ballot Measures | |
|---|---|
1890 »
« 1888
| |
 | |
| Part 1: Overview | |
| Current measures | |
| Measure Monthly | |
By state
Michigan
See also: Michigan 1889 ballot measures
April 1, 1889
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts and Compensation Amendment | Provide for the election of more than one circuit judge in the judicial circuit covering Kent County |
|
49,478 (71%) |
19,834 (29%) |
|
| Duration of Corporations Amendment | Revise provisions relating to the duration of corporations |
|
35,269 (55%) |
28,950 (45%) |
|
| Salary of the Governor Amendment | Revise provisions relating to the salary of the Governor |
|
111,854 (61%) |
72,494 (39%) |
New Hampshire
See also: New Hampshire 1889 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCR | Question 1 | Legislature | Shall the legislative session begin in January? |  |
| CCR | Question 2 | Legislature | Shall state legislators have a fixed salary? | |
| CCR | Question 3 | Legislature | Shall vacancies in the Senate be filled by a new election? | |
| CCR | Question 4 | State Exec | Shall the speaker of the House be second in line to act as governor in case of a vacancy? | |
| CCR | Question 5 | Alcohol | Shall alcohol be prohibited? |  |
| CCR | Question 6 | Con Language | Shall article six of the Bill of Rights be worded in a non-sectarian manner? | |
| CCR | Question 7 | Legislature | Shall classed towns have representation? | |
Ohio
See also: Ohio 1889 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Redistricting | Apportions the general assembly into single districts | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Taxes | Gives the general assembly the power to provide for taxes | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Elections | Provides for biennial elections for all offices | |
South Dakota
See also: South Dakota 1889 ballot measures
October 1, 1889
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Ratification Measure | Constitution | Ratify the 1889 Constitution that was decided at the constitutional convention |
|
70,131 (96%) |
3,267 (4%) |
|
| Prohibition of Alcohol Measure | Alcohol | Support the prohibition on alcohol |
|
40,231 (54%) |
34,510 (46%) |
Texas
See also: Texas 1889 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposition 1 | | ||
| LRCA | Proposition 2 | |
Washington
See also: Washington 1889 ballot measures
October 1, 1889
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Prohibition Amendment | Alcohol | Prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcohol |
|
19,546 (38%) |
31,487 (62%) |
|
| State Capital Location Measure | Capitals | Select a permanent location for a state capital |
|
25,490 (46%) |
29,683 (54%) |
|
| State Constitution Ratification Question | Constitution | Approve the proposed Washington State Constitution |
|
40,152 (77%) |
11,879 (23%) |
|
| Women's Suffrage Amendment | Sex and gender; Suffrage | Provides for women's suffrage in state constitution |
|
16,527 (32%) |
35,613 (68%) |
Wisconsin
See also: Wisconsin 1889 ballot measures
April 2, 1889
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Provide for the state supreme court to be made up of five justices |
|
125,759 (90%) |
14,712 (10%) |
If you know of a statewide measure that is not listed here or if you notice an error, please email editor@ballotpedia.org.
