Connecticut 1986 ballot measures
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In 1986, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Connecticut on November 4.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was an automatic constitutional convention question.
- Voters approved two (67%) and rejected one (33%) of the measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1986
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Constitutional conventions | Allow the state of Connecticut to hold a Constitutional Convention where the Connecticut Constitution could then be amended or revised |
|
207,704 (35%) |
379,812 (65%) |
|
| Question 2 | Election administration | Eliminate party levers from voting machines |
|
302,899 (50%) |
297,827 (50%) |
|
| Question 3 | Judiciary | Create the Judicial Selection Commission, which would provide a list of judicial candidates to the governor for submission to the General Assembly |
|
396,555 (67%) |
192,180 (33%) |
See also
- Laws governing ballot measures in Connecticut
- List of Connecticut ballot measures
- 1986 ballot measures
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