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Alaska 1988 ballot measures
In 1988, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Alaska on November 8.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Two of the measures were indirect initiated state statute.
- Voters approved two (67%) and rejected one (33%) measure.
On the ballot
November 8, 1988
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Constitutional rights | Allow the state to give preference to Alaska residents over non-residents |
|
162,997 (84%) |
31,650 (16%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Civil trials; Tort law | Change civil liability law so that each party in a lawsuit would be responsible only for damages equal to their share of fault |
|
138,511 (72%) |
54,206 (28%) |
|
| Measure 3 | Higher education governance | Establish a state community college system independent of the University of Alaska |
|
83,472 (44%) |
104,719 (56%) |
See also
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