Colorado Measure 2, Statewide Prohibition Initiative (1914)
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| Topic Alcohol laws |
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| Type Initiated constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Colorado Measure 2 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Colorado on November 3, 1914. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting the import and sale of intoxicating liquors, except for medicinal or sacramental purposes. |
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting the import and sale of intoxicating liquors, except for medicinal or sacramental purposes. |
Election results
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Colorado Measure 2 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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129,589 | 52.30% | ||
| No | 118,176 | 47.70% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 2 was as follows:
| “ | An Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Colorado by adding thereto a new article to be numbered and designated as "Article XXII—Intoxicating Liquors" prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors; and the manufacture and importation of intoxicating liquors for sale or gift. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In Colorado, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for an initiated constitutional amendment.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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