Alaska 1958 ballot measures
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In 1960, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Alaska on August 26.
- All three measures were placed on the ballot by the federal government's Alaska Statehood Act.[1]
- All three measures were approved.
On the ballot
August 26, 1958
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Statehood | Admit Alaska into the United States as a state |
|
40,452 (83%) |
8,010 (17%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Statehood | Ratify the boundaries of the State of Alaska that were designed by the United States Congress in the Alaska Statehood Act |
|
40,421 (84%) |
7,766 (16%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Statehood | Approve the provisions of the Alaska Statehood Act, including those reserving certain rights or powers to the United States and those prescribing the terms of land grants made to the State of Alaska |
|
40,739 (84%) |
7,500 (16%) |
See also
External links
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State of Alaska Juneau (capital) |
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