Massachusetts 1916 ballot measures
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In 1916, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 7.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional convention question.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Voters approved all three (100%) of the measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1916
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Convention Question | Constitutional conventions | Calls for a state constitutional convention to revise the constitution |
|
217,293 (64%) |
120,979 (36%) |
|
| Establish Closed Primary System Measure | Primary elections; Primary elections | Establish a closed primary system |
|
209,624 (58%) |
150,050 (42%) |
|
| Establish New Year's Day as a Legal Holiday Measure | Flags and symbols | Establish New Year's Day as a legal holiday |
|
312,678 (73%) |
113,142 (27%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- Types of ballot measures in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1916 ballot measures
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