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Indiana 2016 ballot measures
One ballot measure was certified for the November 8, 2016, ballot in Indiana.
The Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment was on the November 8, 2016, ballot. The measure was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. It was approved.
State law did not allow for initiatives or referendums; therefore, all measures are referred to the ballot by the Indiana State Legislature. The legislature could only refer measures in the form of legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
The state's 2016 legislative session ran from January 5, 2016, to March 13, 2016, during which time legislatively referred constitutional amendments could be placed on the ballot.
According to Article 16 of the Indiana Constitution, a bill must be approved by a simple majority of voters in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly during two successive legislative sessions in order to send it to the statewide election ballot. The proposed amendment can become part of the constitution if a majority of voters approve the measure.
Historical facts
- See also: List of Indiana ballot measures
- A total of 10 measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1995 and 2015.
- From 1995 to 2015, an average of one measure appeared on the ballot for even-year elections in Indiana.
- The number of measures appearing on statewide ballots between 1995 and 2015 ranged from zero to three.
- Between 1995 and 2015, 100 percent (10 of 10) of statewide measures were approved by voters, and 0 percent (0 of 10) were defeated.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Public Question 1 | Hunt & Fish | Establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish |  |
State profile
| Demographic data for Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 6,612,768 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 35,826 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 84.2% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 9.2% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 2.2% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 87.8% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 24.1% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $49,255 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 18.4% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Indiana. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in Indiana
Indiana voted Republican in six out of the seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
Pivot Counties (2016)
Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, five are located in Indiana, accounting for 2.43 percent of the total pivot counties.[1]
Pivot Counties (2020)
In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Indiana had five Retained Pivot Counties, 2.76 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties.
More Indiana coverage on Ballotpedia
- Elections in Indiana
- United States congressional delegations from Indiana
- Public policy in Indiana
- Endorsers in Indiana
- Indiana fact checks
- More...
See also
External links
- ↑ The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
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