Maine Question 1, Uniform Ballot Boxes Referendum (September 1912)
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| Topic Election administration and governance |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
Maine Question 1 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Maine on September 9, 1912. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported providing for the use of uniform ballot boxes and for the preservation of ballots cast at elections. |
A "no" vote supported providing for the use of uniform ballot boxes and for the preservation of ballots cast at elections. |
Election results
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72,816 | 68.24% | ||
| No | 33,884 | 31.76% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Question 1 was as follows:
| “ | An Act to provide for the use of uniform ballot boxes and for the preservation of ballots cast at elections as set forth in this act, will place a X in the square marked "Yes." Those opposed will place a X in the square marked "No." | ” |
Path to the ballot
A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.
In Maine, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 10% of the total votes cast for governor in the last gubernatorial election prior to the filing of such petition. Signatures for veto referendums are due 90 days following the final adjournment of the legislative session at which the targeted bill was passed. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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