Connecticut 2008 ballot measures
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In 2008, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Connecticut on November 4.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- One of the measures was an automatic constitutional convention question.
- Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%) of the measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 2008
| 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 |
|
579,904 (41%) |
847,518 (59%) |
|
| Question 2 | Voting age | Allow Connecticut residents to vote in primaries at age 17, as long as they will turn 18 before the general election |
|
900,491 (64%) |
508,396 (36%) |
See also
- Laws governing ballot measures in Connecticut
- List of Connecticut ballot measures
- 2008 ballot measures
External links
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