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Massachusetts 1942 ballot measures
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1944 →
← 1938
In 1942, voters decided on one statewide ballot measure in Massachusetts on November 3.
- One was an indirect initiated state statute.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected one (100%).
On the ballot
November 3, 1942
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Exempt certain contraceptive-related activities from criminal penalties |
|
495,964 (42%) |
683,059 (58%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1942 ballot measures
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