Connecticut 1876 ballot measures
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In 1876, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Connecticut on October 2.
- All six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all six (100%) of the measures.
On the ballot
October 2, 1876
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Redistricting | Attach newly-formed towns with populations to the election districts of larger towns until they reach a population of 2,500 or more residents |
|
26,664 (83%) |
5,599 (17%) |
|
| Question 2 | Election administration | Move the election of State officials from April to November to match federal elections |
|
31,871 (98%) |
503 (2%) |
|
| Question 3 | Term limits | Set the duration of a term for judges of the courts of common pleas and district courts to four years, and judges of the city courts and police courts to two years |
|
30,486 (94%) |
1,898 (6%) |
|
| Question 4 | Term limits | Set term length of probate judges for two years |
|
31,509 (97%) |
877 (3%) |
|
| Question 5 | Salaries | Limit the salary of General Assembly members to $300 and $0.25 per mile traveled |
|
31,025 (96%) |
1,283 (4%) |
|
| Question 6 | Suffrage | Remove the word "white" from electoral qualifications listed in the state constitution |
|
29,954 (93%) |
2,242 (7%) |
See also
- Laws governing ballot measures in Connecticut
- List of Connecticut ballot measures
- 1876 ballot measures
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