Alaska 1962 ballot measures
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In 1962, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Alaska on November 3.
- One of the measures was an indirect initiated state statute.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred bond measures.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1962
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 1 | Capitals | Move the Alaska state capital in Juneau to a location in Western Alaska |
|
26,542 (45%) |
32,325 (55%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Higher education funding; Bonds | Issue $5.95 million in bonds for the purpose of constructing buildings for the University of Alaska. |
|
42,747 (76%) |
13,447 (24%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Public education funding; Bonds | Issue $5 million in bonds for the purpose of school construction |
|
39,117 (71%) |
16,306 (29%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Transportation; Bonds | Issue $4.175 million in bonds for the purpose of constructing the Trunk Airport |
|
32,606 (59%) |
22,492 (41%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Higher education funding; Bonds | Issue $2.2 million in bonds for the purpose of constructing vocational schools |
|
33,374 (61%) |
21,356 (39%) |
See also
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