1895 ballot measures
This page provides a list of statewide ballot measures that appeared before voters in 1895.
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
Massachusetts
See also: Massachusetts 1895 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Suffrage for Local Elections Advisory Question | Sex and gender issues; Women's suffrage | Asks voters whether women should be able to vote in municipal elections |  | 109,174 (37%) | 187,837 (63%) |
Michigan
See also: Michigan 1895 ballot measures
April 1
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court Districts and Elections Amendment | State judicial selection | Establish districts for circuit court judge elections | | 60,567 (40%) | 92,278 (60%) | |
| Salaries of State Officers Amendment | Salaries of government officials | Amend the state constitution relative to the salaries of state officers | | 50,065 (26%) | 139,039 (74%) |
Utah
See also: Utah 1895 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Constitution Ratification Measure | State constitution ratification | Ratify the Utah Constitution |
| 31,305 (80%) | 7,607 (20%) |
Other years
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