Connecticut 1976 ballot measures
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In 1976, voters decided on four statewide ballot measure in Connecticut on November 2.
- All four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all four (100%) of the measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 1976
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Citizenship voting; Residency requirements; Voting age | Change the qualifications of being an elector to being 18-years-old, a resident of the town in which they vote, and a citizen of the United States |
|
545,281 (82%) |
119,533 (18%) |
|
| Question 2 | Voter registration; Voting age | Allow 17-year-old residents who would turn 18-years-old on or before the general election to register to vote four months prior to the election |
|
393,819 (57%) |
301,751 (43%) |
|
| Question 3 | Judiciary | Permit the Connecticut Supreme Court to remove or suspend any non-elected judge, except for probate judges, and permit the General Assembly to establish a Judicial Review Council that can censure or suspend any non-elected judge for up to one year |
|
527,198 (80%) |
133,860 (20%) |
|
| Question 4 | Redistricting | Change procedures and deadlines for the decennial census |
|
499,448 (79%) |
134,245 (21%) |
See also
- Laws governing ballot measures in Connecticut
- List of Connecticut ballot measures
- 1976 ballot measures
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