1901 ballot measures
This page provides a list of statewide ballot measures that appeared before voters in 1901.
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 1901 ballot measures
October 1
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State constitutional conventions | Allow the state of Connecticut to hold a Constitutional Convention the following year where the Connecticut Constitution could then be amended or revised |
| 47,317 (64%) | 26,745 (36%) |
Maryland
See also: Maryland 1901 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Constitutional wording changes |
| 31,326 (59%) | 21,731 (41%) | |
| Amendment 2 | State legislative authority; Constitutional wording changes |
| 33,079 (65%) | 18,156 (35%) | |
| Amendment 3 | Constitutional wording changes; State legislative authority |
| 35,705 (68%) | 17,118 (32%) |
Michigan
See also: Michigan 1901 ballot measures
April 1
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay County Circuit Court Judge Salary Amendment | Salaries of government officials | Amend the state constitution relative to the circuit courts |  | 110,855 (46%) | 130,108 (54%) | |
| Salary of Members of Legislature Amendment | Salaries of government officials | Establish the salary of members of the legislature as $1,000 per term | | 112,883 (38%) | 187,615 (62%) |
New York
See also: New York 1901 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Constitutional wording changes | Amend section 18 of article 3 of the Constitution |
| 354,881 (53%) | 309,245 (47%) |
Other years
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