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Massachusetts 1926 ballot measures
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1928 →
← 1924
In 1926, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 2.
- One was an indirect initiated state statute.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%).
On the ballot
November 2, 1926
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Allow for a representative town meeting form of government in towns with more than 6,000 residents |
|
394,538 (71%) |
160,837 (29%) |
|
| Question 2 | Add points to civil service exam scores of veterans |
|
352,796 (48%) |
381,895 (52%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1926 ballot measures
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