Alaska 1956 ballot measures
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In 1956, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Alaska on April 4, 2024.
- Three of the measures were constitutional convention referrals.
- All three measures were approved.
On the ballot
April 24, 1956
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Constitution | Ratifies the Constitution of Alaska as proposed by the Constitutional Convention of 1955-56 |
|
17,477 (68%) |
8,180 (32%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Federal issues; Statehood | Elect and send two senators and one representative to Washington D.C. regardless of federal statehood approval |
|
15,011 (61%) |
9,556 (39%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Fishing | Prohibit fish traps for commercial salmon fishing in Alaska coastal waters |
|
21,285 (84%) |
4,004 (16%) |
See also
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State of Alaska Juneau (capital) |
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