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California Proposition 9, Successors to Executive Officials Amendment (1948)
| California Proposition 9 | |
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| Election date November 2, 1948 | |
| Topic State executive official measures | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Constitutional amendment | Origin State legislature |
California Proposition 9 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 2, 1948. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported establishing that the successor to the governor in the case of a vacancy shall finish the rest of the term of the governor and adding provisions detailing successors of multiple executive positions. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing that the successor to the governor in the case of a vacancy shall finish the rest of the term of the governor and adding provisions detailing successors of multiple executive positions. |
Election results
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California Proposition 9 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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2,379,835 | 77.53% | ||
| No | 689,554 | 22.47% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 9 was as follows:
| “ | Succession to Governorship | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Assembly Constitutional Amendment No 14. Amends Section 16 of Article V of the Constitution. Provides that successor to vacancy in Governor’s Office shall serve until completion of Governor’s unexpired term. Adds provisions designating successors to fill Governor’s Office in case Governor-elect dies prior to commencement of his term or fails to take office. Requires Legislature to select acting Governor in cases no provided for herein. Designates successors to fill Office of Lieutenant Governor in case he succeeds to governorship. | ” |
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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Footnotes
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