California Proposition 11, Qualifications for Certain Term Limits Amendment (October 1911)
| California Proposition 11 | |
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| Election date October 10, 1911 | |
| Topic Term limits | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Constitutional amendment | Origin State legislature |
California Proposition 11 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on October 10, 1911. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported removing the four-year term limit for those whose position is created under a local charter and who hold office in accordance with civil service laws. |
A “no” vote opposed removing the four-year term limit for those whose position is created under a local charter and who hold office in accordance with civil service laws. |
Election results
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California Proposition 11 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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133,747 | 68.99% | ||
| No | 60,131 | 31.01% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 11 was as follows:
| “ | Terms of Office | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Senate Constitutional Amendment No 45. , a resolution proposing to the people of the state of California an amendment to the constitution of the State of California, amending section 16 of article XX relating to term of office. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the California Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the California State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
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