Delaware Slot Machines Advisory Question (1976)
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| Topic Gambling policy |
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| Type Legislatively referred advisory question |
Origin |
Delaware Slot Machines Advisory Question was on the ballot as a legislatively referred advisory question in Delaware on November 2, 1976. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported advising the Delaware General Assembly to pass legislation to allow for state-regulated slot machines. |
A "no" vote opposed advising the Delaware General Assembly to pass legislation to allow for state-regulated slot machines. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 59,196 | 43.49% | ||
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76,922 | 56.51% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Slot Machines Advisory Question was as follows:
| “ | Do you favor state regulated and controlled slot machines in the State of Delaware? | ” |
Path to the ballot
The Delaware General Assembly passed a bill to refer the non-binding measure to the general election ballot.
See also
Footnotes
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