2008 ballot measure election results
Overview pages
Statistical summary
Initiated measures
Type of ballot measure | How many on Nov ballot? | How many won? | How many lost? |
---|---|---|---|
Initiated constitutional amendment | 25 | 11 | 14 |
Initiated state statute | 34 | 13 | 21 |
Veto referendum | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 61 | 26 | 35 |
Legislative and other referrals
This chart includes only those measures that appeared on the November ballot. To see a statistical summary of the election results for the year, see 2008 ballot measures.
Type of ballot measure | How many on ballot? | How many won? | How many lost? |
---|---|---|---|
Legislatively-referred constitutional amendment | 70 | 50 | 20 |
Legislatively-referred state statute | 14 | 13 | 1 |
Automatic ballot referral | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Commission referral | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Total | 92 | 66 | 26 |
Alabama
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama Rainy Day Amendment | Approved | 954,325 (57%) | 729,931 (43%) | 100% |
Alabama Shelby County Judicial Commission | Approved | 682,868 (60%) | 450,506 (40%) | 100% |
Alabama Madison School Taxes | Approved | 573,644 (50.3%) | 564,999 (49.6%) | 100% |
Alabama Blount County Annexation | Approved | 629,359 (57%) | 477,794 (43%) | 100% |
Alabama Court Costs in Russell County | Approved | 599,930 (55%) | 492,362 (45%) | 100% |
Alabama Utilities in Tuskegee | Approved | 613,788 (58%) | 451,935 (42%) | 100% |
Results according to Al.com.[1]
Alaska
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting | Total votes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alaska Bonds for Transportation | Approved | 130285 (62.5%) | 78168 (37.5%) | 100% | 208453 |
According to the Alaska Elections Division as of Nov. 5, 2008.[2]
Arizona
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting | Total votes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona Proposition 100 | Approved | 1,358,354 (76.9%) | 408,725 (23.1%) | 100% | 1,767,079 |
Arizona Proposition 101 | Defeated | 920,341 (49.8%) | 928,452 (50.2%) | 100% | 1,848,793 |
Arizona Proposition 102 | Approved | 1,042,940 (56.5%) | 803,452 (43.5%) | 100% | 1,846,392 |
Arizona Proposition 105 | Defeated | 597,666 (34.3%) | 1,145,975 (65.7%) | 100% | 1,743,641 |
Arizona Proposition 200 | Defeated | 712,238 (40.5%) | 1,045,559 (59.5%) | 100% | 1,757,797 |
Arizona Proposition 201 | Defeated | 387,767 (22.1%) | 1,363,531 (77.9%) | 100% | 1,751,298 |
Arizona Proposition 202 | Defeated | 728,466 (40.9%) | 1,051,783 (59.1%) | 100% | 1,780,249 |
Arizona Proposition 300 | Defeated | 632,516 (35.5%) | 1,151,441 (64.5%) | 100% | 1,783,957 |
Results according to the Arizona Secretary of State.[3] Results are unofficial pending an official canvass on December 1, 2008.
Arkansas
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1 | Approved | 708,694 (73%) | 264,865 (27%) | 100% |
Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2 | Approved | 658,195 (69%) | 290,392 (31%) | 100% |
Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 | Approved | 640,557 (63%) | 379,823 (37%) | 100% |
Proposed Initiative Act No. 1 | Approved | 579,695 (57%) | 437,720 (43%) | 100% |
Referred Question No. 1 | Approved | 626,267 (66%) | 328,091 (34%) | 100% |
Results according to the Arkansas Secretary of State[4]
California
- See California 2008 ballot measures, California 2008 local ballot measures and local ballot measure results.
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes votes | Yes % | No votes | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Proposition 1A | Approved | 5,489,815 | 52.3% | 5,017,258 | 47.7% | 100% |
Proposition 2 | Approved | 6,762,523 | 63.3% | 3,937,593 | 36.7% | 100% |
Proposition 3 | Approved | 5,720,744 | 54.7% | 4,738,197 | 45.3% | 100% |
Proposition 4 | Defeated | 5,113,433 | 47.7% | 5,589,765 | 52.3% | 100% |
Proposition 5 | Defeated | 4,223,558 | 40.1% | 6,298,753 | 59.9% | 100% |
Proposition 6 | Defeated | 3,139,222 | 30.6% | 7,114,212 | 69.4% | 100% |
Proposition 7 | Defeated | 3,672,323 | 35.0% | 6,819,206 | 65.0% | 100% |
Proposition 8 | Approved | 5,782,670 | 52.2% | 5,301,540 | 47.8% | 100% |
Proposition 9 | Approved | 5,486,326 | 53.4% | 4,799,800 | 46.6% | 100% |
Proposition 10 | Defeated | 4,177,692 | 40.1% | 6,234,343 | 59.9% | 100% |
Proposition 11 | Approved | 5,043,271 | 50.7% | 4,912,449 | 49.3% | 100% |
Proposition 12 | Approved | 6,453,870 | 63.4% | 3,738,179 | 36.6% | 100% |
The results according to the California Secretary of State.[5]
Colorado
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Referendum L | Defeated | 959,071 (46%) | 1,110,134 (54%) | 100% |
Referendum M | Approved | 1,248,700 (62%) | 752,256 (38%) | 100% |
Referendum N | Approved | 1,386,091 (69%) | 625,482 (31%) | 100% |
Referendum O | Defeated | 960,323 (48%) | 1,058,216 (52%) | 100% |
Amendment 46 | Defeated | 1,046,970 (49%) | 1,080,239 (51%) | 100% |
Amendment 47 | Defeated | 963,547 (44%) | 1,206,079 (56%) | 100% |
Amendment 48 | Defeated | 585,561 (27%) | 1,605,978 (73%) | 100% |
Amendment 49 | Defeated | 838,177 (39%) | 1,297,450 (61%) | 100% |
Amendment 50 | Approved | 1,261,562 (59%) | 890,920 (41%) | 100% |
Amendment 51 | Defeated | 809,184 (38%) | 1,343,687 (62%) | 100% |
Amendment 52 | Defeated | 748,290 (36%) | 1,349,817 (64%) | 100% |
Amendment 54 | Approved | 1,074,241 (51%) | 1,023,613 (49%) | 100% |
Amendment 58 | Defeated | 901,600 (42%) | 1,240,518 (58%) | 100% |
Amendment 59 | Defeated | 956,897 (45%) | 1,147,434 (55%) | 100% |
Results according to the Denver Post[6]
Connecticut
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Constitutional Convention | Defeated | 566,649 (41%) | 822,729 (59%) | 100% |
Voting Age Decrease | Approved | 883,137 (65%) | 485,128 (35%) | 100% |
Results according to The Connecticut Network[7]
Florida
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amendment 1 | Defeated | 3,369,894 (47.9%) | 3,669,812 (52.1%) | 100% | 60% required to pass |
Amendment 2 | Approved | 4,645,602 (62.1%) | 2,833,052 (37.9%) | 100% | " |
Amendment 3 | Approved | 4,109,743 (60.4%) | 2,698,862 (39.6%) | 100% | " |
Amendment 4 | Approved | 4,603,079 (68.4%) | 2,128,179 (31.6%) | 100% | " |
Amendment 6 | Approved | 4,705,966 (70.5%) | 1,972,470 (29.5%) | 100% | " |
Amendment 8 | Defeated | 3,038,837 (43.5%) | 3,940,626 (56.5%) | 100% | " |
Results according to the Florida Department of State[8]
Georgia
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Forest Preservation Amendment (Amendment 1) | Approved | 2,453,853 (68%) | 1,154,464 (32.0%) | 100% |
Education Taxes for Redevelopment (Amendment 2) | Approved | 1,867,553 (51.5%) | 1,756,518 (48.5%) | 100% |
Infrastructure Development Districts (Amendment 3) | Defeated | 1,665,462 (48.4%) | 1,777,269 (51.6%) | 100% |
Results according to the Georgia Secretary of State[9]
Hawaii
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Constitutional Convention | Defeated | 152,453 (35%) | 281,418 (65%) | 100% |
Age Qualification for Governor | Defeated | 75,696 (18%) | 356,682 (82%) | 100% |
Source:
Illinois
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois Constitutional Convention | Defeated | 1,446,439 (33%) | 2,986,970 (67%) | 100% |
Results according to the Chicago Tribune[10]
Iowa
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Iowa Voting Exemptions Act | Approved | 896,546 (81%) | 205,401 (19%) | 100% |
Results according to The New York Times[11]
Louisiana
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes votes | Yes % | No votes | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Term Limits for Public Boards Act, Amendment 1 | Approved | 1,129,779 | 69% | 497,253 | 31% | 100% |
Extraordinary Legislative Sessions Act, Amendment 2 | Approved | 952,046 | 60% | 641,308 | 40% | 100% |
Temporary Legislators Act, Amendment 3 | Approved | 981,458 | 62% | 607,741 | 38% | 100% |
Severance Tax Act, Amendment 4 | Defeated | 704,057 | 45% | 875,196 | 55% | 100% |
Expropriated Property Act, Amendment 5 | Defeated | 778,206 | 49.9% | 780,047 | 50.1% | 100% |
Blighted Property Act, Amendment 6 | Defeated | 771,051 | 49% | 786,933 | 51% | 100% |
Retirement Fund Investment Act, Amendment 7 | Defeated | 670,756 | 44% | 841,927 | 56% | 100% |
Results according to the Louisiana Secretary of State.[12]
Maine
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes votes | Yes % | No votes | No % | Precincts Reporting | Total votes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Repeal Dirigo Tax Referendum | Approved (overturning the tax) | 459,453 | 64% | 254,660 | 36% | 100% | 699,264 |
Casino in Oxford County | Defeated | 332,896 | 46% | 387,827 | 54% | 100% | 705,755 |
Bonds for Water Projects | Approved | 352,058 | 50.26% | 348,357 | 49.74% | 100% | 685,891 |
Results according to AOL News and Maine's Press Herald.[13][14][15]
Maryland
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Early Voting | Approved | 1,574,480 (72%) | 623,220 (18%) | 100% |
Casino Measure | Approved | 1,344,064 (59%) | 948,076 (41%) | 100% |
Results according to the Maryland State Board of Elections[16]
Massachusetts
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
State Income Tax Repeal | Defeated | 901,802 (30%) | 2,063,891 (70%) | 100% |
Sensible Marijuana Policy | Approved | 1,939,505 (65%) | 1,036,409 (35%) | 100% |
Greyhound Protection Act | Approved | 1,645,828 (56%) | 1,282,940 (44%) | 100% |
Source:
Michigan
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Coalition for Compassionate Care | Approved | 3,008,980 (63%) | 1,792,870 (37%) | 100% |
Stem Cell Initiative | Approved | 2,522,976 (53%) | 2,272,903 (47%) | 100% |
Results according to Michigan Department of State[17]
Minnesota
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes votes | Yes % | No votes | No % | Precincts Reporting | Total votes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales Tax Increase | Approved | 1,635,014 | 56.8% | 1,281,719 | 44% | 100% | 2,916,733 |
Results as of November 5 at 3pm CST according to the Minnesota Secretary of State.[18][19]
Missouri
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Constitutional Amendment 1 | Approved | 86.3% | 13.7% | 3507/3507 |
Constitutional Amendment 4 | Approved | 57.8% | 42.2% | 3507/3507 |
Proposition A | Approved | 56.2% | 43.8% | 3507/3507 |
Proposition B | Approved | 75.2% | 24.8% | 3507/3507 |
Proposition C | Approved | 66% | 34% | 3507/3507 |
Results as of 9:22 pm CST according to the Missouri Secretary of State.[20]
Montana
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes votes | Yes % | No votes | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C-44 | Defeated | 119,672 | 26% | 333,783 | 74% | 100% |
LR-118 | Approved | 262,376 | 57% | 200,507 | 43% | 100% |
I-155 | Approved | 326,565 | 70% | 141,470 | 30% | 100% |
According to the Helena IR on Nov. 6, 2008.[21][22]
Nebraska
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Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Civil Rights Initiative | Approved | 57 | 43 | 92% |
Nebraska Municipal Development | Defeated | 45 | 55 | 92% |
Nevada
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Question 1: Assembly Joint Resolution No. 10 | Defeated | 433,847 (47%) | 481,260 (53%) | 100% |
Question 2: People's Initiative to Stop the Taking of Our Land (PISTOL) | Approved | 534,547 (61%) | 344,562 (39%) | 100% |
Question 3: Assembly Joint Resolution No. 16 | Approved | 518,733 (60%) | 344,017 (40%) | 100% |
Question 4: Senate Bill No. 502 | Defeated | 299,739 (27%) | 629,459 (73%) | 100% |
New Jersey
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Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Municipal Judge Appointment | Defeated | 45 | 55 | 99% |
Approval of State Bonds | Approved | 57 | 43 | 99% |
New Mexico
Ballot measure | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|
Mid-term Salary Increases | 177,593 (26%) | 493,386 (74%) | 100% |
School Board Amendment | 387,048 (58%) | 284,605 (42%) | 100% |
Cabinet Secretary Confirmation Act | 471,468 (72%) | 184,970 (28%) | 100% |
School Elections Act | 494,196 (74%) | 169,199 (26%) | 100% |
Lieutenant Governor Vacancy Act | 459,559 (69%) | 208,472 (31%) | 100% |
Bond Question 1 | 396,733 (59%) | 272,400 (41%) | 100% |
Bond Question 2 | 349,304 (52%) | 317,355 (48%) | 100% |
Bond Question 3 | 436,588 (65%) | 235,306 (35%) | 100% |
Bond Question 4 | 387,048 (58%) | 284,605 (42%) | 100% |
New York
Ballot measure | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|
Proposal 1 | 77% | 23% | 99% |
As of 11:42 am EST according to The New York Times
North Dakota
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Constitutional Measure #1 | Defeated | 108,455 | 192,835 | 100% |
Income Tax Cut | Defeated | 91,182 | 210,253 | 100% |
Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Petition | Approved | 162,477 | 138,778 | 100% |
Work Force Safety and Insurance Agency Petition | Approved | 196,169 | 96,266 | 100% |
Source: North Dakota Secretary of State Election Results
Ohio
See Ohio 2008 ballot measures.
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes votes | Yes % | No votes | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ohio Issue 1 | Approved | 3,163,787 | 69% | 1,446,659 | 31% | 100% |
Ohio Issue 2 | Approved | 3,320,322 | 69% | 1,483,526 | 31% | 100% |
Ohio Issue 3 | Approved | 3,381,481 | 72% | 1,321,751 | 28% | 100% |
Ohio Issue 5 | Approved | 3,159,002 | 63% | 1,830,132 | 37% | 100% |
Ohio Issue 6 | Defeated | 1,926,082 | 37% | 3,252,524 | 63% | 100% |
Results given on Cleveland.com.[23]
Oklahoma
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
State Question No. 735 | Approved | 84.95 | 15.05 | 100% |
State Question No. 741 | Approved | 68.07 | 31.03 | 100% |
State Question No. 742 | Approved | 80.06 | 19.94 | 100% |
State Question No. 743 | Approved | 78.95 | 21.05 | 100% |
Results according to Oklahoma Division of Elections[24]
Oregon
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Measure 54 | Approved | 72.59% | 27.41% | 100% |
Measure 55 | Approved | 77.46% | 22.54% | 100% |
Measure 56 | Approved | 56.54% | 43.46% | 100% |
Measure 57 | Approved | 61.38% | 38.62% | 100% |
Measure 58 | Defeated | 43.68% | 56.32% | 100% |
Measure 59 | Defeated | 36.25% | 63.75% | 100% |
Measure 60 | Defeated | 38.61% | 61.39% | 100% |
Measure 61 | Defeated | 48.9% | 51.1% | 100% |
Measure 62 | Defeated | 39.42% | 60.58% | 100% |
Measure 63 | Defeated | 45.8% | 54.2% | 100% |
Measure 64 | Defeated | 49.44% | 50.56% | 100% |
Measure 65 | Defeated | 34.06% | 65.94% | 100% |
Results according to Oregon Department of Elections.[25]
Pennsylvania
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sewer Bond Question | Approved | 2,850,681 (62.2%) | 1,728,745 (37.8%) | 100% |
Source: Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information
Rhode Island
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rhode Island Transportation Bonds | Approved | 297,099 (77%) | 90,794 (23%) | 100% |
Rhode Island Open Space Bonds | Approved | 261,017 (68%) | 123,561 (32%) | 100% |
Source: Channel 10 (dead link)
South Carolina
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes votes | Yes % | No votes | No % | Total votes | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Carolina Amendment 1 | Approved | 900,164 | 52.39% | 817,923 | 47.61% | 1,718,087 | 100% |
South Carolina Amendment 2 | Failed | 723,136 | 41.86% | 1,004,384 | 58.14% | 1,727,520 | 100% |
South Carolina Amendment 3 | Failed | 743,406 | 43.58% | 962,304 | 56.42% | 1,705,710 | 100% |
Results according to South Carolina Election Commission.
South Dakota
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Initiated Measure 9 (investors protection) | Defeated | 146,831 | 191,549 | 100% |
Initiated Measure 10 (open and clean government) | Defeated | 127,042 | 232,631 | 100% |
Initiated Measure 11 (abortion ban) | Defeated | 167,518 | 206,477 | 100% |
Constitutional Amendment G (travel reimbursement) | Defeated | 147,726 | 211,360 | 100% |
Constitutional Amendment H (issue corporate stock) | Defeated | 103,148 | 229,846 | 100% |
Constitutional Amendment I (legislative session length) | Approved | 184,668 | 167,713 | 100% |
Constitutional Amendment J (repeal term limits) | Defeated | 87,361 | 272,551 | 100% |
Recycling Ordinance (Vermillion local measure) | Approved | 2,163 | 1,998 | 100% |
Sources:
Utah
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Officers Succession Amendment | Approved | 613,744 (75.86%) | 195,312 (24.14% ) | 100% |
State Trust Fund Amendment | Approved | 527,873 (66.04%) | 271,504 (33.96%) | 100% |
Start of Legislative Session Amendment | Approved | 569,389 (70.71%) | 235,849 (29.29%) | 100% |
Amendment 4 | Approved | 619,390 (78.25%) | 172,150 (21.75%) | 100% |
Amendment 5 | Approved | 454,399 (56.36%) | 351,850 (43.64%) | 100% |
Source: Utah Election Results
Washington
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
I-985 | Defeated | 1,079,726 (39.87%) | 1,628,487 (60.13%) | 100% | |
[[Washington Initiative 1000, Physician-Assisted Death Initiative (2008) | I-1000]] | Approved | 1,599,797 (57.91%) | 1,162,742 (42.09%) | 100% |
I-1029 | Approved | 1,970,013 (72.56%) | 744,956 (27.44%) | 100% |
Results from the Washington Secretary of State.[26]
Wyoming
Ballot measure | Outcome | Yes % | No % | Precincts Reporting |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amendment A | ![]() |
191,747 | 42,814 | 100% |
Amendment B | ![]() |
120,312 | 101,636 | 100% |
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State
2008 ballot measures winners & losers
Winners
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Footnotes
- ↑ AL.com, Results from the November 4 general election state and presidential races, Nov. 6, 2008
- ↑ Alaska Elections Division, 2008 Election Results
- ↑ Arizona Elections Division, 2008 Election Results
- ↑ Arkansas Elections Division, 2008 Election results
- ↑ California Secretary of State, 2008 ballot measure election results, Nov. 5, 2008 (dead link)
- ↑ The Denver Post: "Election '08"
- ↑ Connecticut Network: "2008 Election Results" (dead link)
- ↑ Florida Department of State
- ↑ Georgia.gov: "Georgia Election Results"
- ↑ Chicago Tribune: "Election 2008"
- ↑ The New York Times: "Election Results 2008"
- ↑ Louisiana SOS, Election 2008 results
- ↑ AOL News, Election results 2008, Nov. 4, 2008
- ↑ Press Herald, Casino backers: Mainers have lost their chance, Nov. 6, 2008
- ↑ Press Herald, 2008 Election results, Nov. 6, 2008
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections
- ↑ Michigan Department of State: "State Proposals"
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, 2008 Election results
- ↑ Star Tribune, 2008 Election Results, Nov. 6, 2008
- ↑ Missouri Elections Division, 2008 Election Results
- ↑ Helena IR, Election results 2008 (dead link)
- ↑ Billings Gazette, 2008 Election Results, Nov. 6, 2008 (dead link)
- ↑ Cleveland.com, 2008 Election results, Nov. 6, 2008
- ↑ Oklahoma Elections Division, 2008 Election Results
- ↑ Oregon Department of Elections (dead link)
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, 2008 Election Results