1893 ballot measures
This page provides a list of statewide ballot measures that appeared before voters in 1893.
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
Colorado
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November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Suffrage Amendment | Sex and gender issues; Women's suffrage | Provides for women's suffrage in state constitution |
| 35,798 (55%) | 29,551 (45%) |
Michigan
See also: Michigan 1893 ballot measures
April 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorize Grand Rapids to Issue Bonds for Grand River Navigation Improvements Amendment | Bond issue requirements; Ports and harbors; Local government finance and taxes | Allow the city of Grand Rapids to issue bonds for improving the navigation of the Grand River |
| 72,745 (58%) | 52,476 (42%) | |
| Creation of Boards of Highway Commissioners Amendment | Highways and bridges; Local government organization | Allow the legislature to enact laws relating to the creation of county and township boards of highway commissioners |
| 69,050 (54%) | 59,922 (46%) | |
| Jurisdiction of the Circuit Courts Amendment | State judicial authority | Provide circuit courts with original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters |
| 62,023 (56%) | 48,797 (44%) | |
| Salaries of Certain Government Officials Amendment | Salaries of government officials | Establish the salaries of certain government officials |  | 59,317 (46%) | 70,772 (54%) |
Ohio
See also: Ohio 1893 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | State legislative elections; Redistricting policy | | 322,887 (80%) | 81,481 (20%) | |
| Amendment 2 | Taxes | | 322,422 (80%) | 82,281 (20%) |
Other years
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