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Maine 1998 ballot measures
Six statewide ballot measures were on the February 10, June 9 and November 4, 1997 ballots in Maine.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred bond questions.
- All six of the measures were approved.
On the ballot
February 10
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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VR | Question 1 | LGBT | Repeals ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation | ![]() |
June 9
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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BI | Question 1 | Transportation | Issues 36,985,000 in bonds for improvements to transportation systems | ![]() |
BI | Question 2 | Water | Issues $6 million in bonds for improvements related to water pollution | ![]() |
BI | Question 3 | Education | Issues $5 million in bonds for vocational schools | ![]() |
November 3
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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BI | Question 1 | Development | Issues $20 million in bonds for research and development in science and technology | ![]() |
BI | Question 2 | Water | Issues $7 million in bonds for improvements to combat water pollution | ![]() |
See also
External links
- Maine Citizen's Guide to the Special Election, Tuesday, February 10, 1998, from Maine Secretary of State
- Maine Citizen's Guide to the Referendum Election, Tuesday, June 9, 1998, from Maine Secretary of State
- Maine Citizen's Guide to the Referendum Election, Tuesday, November 3, 1998 from Maine Secretary of State
- Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Referenda Votes on Acts of the Maine Legislature 1910-
- Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Votes on Maine Bond Issues, 1951-
- Bangor Daily News, "State of Maine, Referendum Election June 9, 1998: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL VOTERS," June 2, 1998
- Bangor Daily News, "State of Maine, Referendum Election November 3, 1998: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL VOTERS," October 27, 1998
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