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Massachusetts 1924 ballot measures
In 1924, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 4.
- Two were advisory questions.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Three were veto referendums.
- Voters approved five (71.43%) and rejected two (28.57%).
On the ballot
November 4, 1924
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Remove the word 'male' from the voter qualifications for certain state offices |
|
456,919 (65%) |
246,499 (35%) |
|
| Question 2 | Allow women to hold any state, county, or municipal office |
|
473,744 (64%) |
266,377 (36%) |
|
| Question 3 | Place prohibitions on the manufacture and transportation of liquor and certain non-intoxicating beverages |
|
454,656 (50%) |
446,473 (50%) |
|
| Question 4 | Provide for a two-cent-per-gallon excise tax on gasoline |
|
281,631 (34%) |
547,460 (66%) |
|
| Question 5 | Require anyone engaged in foreign banking to obtain a license from the Commissioner of Banks |
|
435,141 (70%) |
187,228 (30%) |
|
| Question 6 | Keep daylight saving time |
|
492,239 (54%) |
426,759 (46%) |
|
| Question 7 | Allow Congress to regulate labor performed by those under 18 |
|
241,461 (26%) |
697,563 (74%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1924 ballot measures
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