Massachusetts 1944 ballot measures
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In 1944, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 7.
- Four were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 7, 1944
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Require a fair, concise summary, instead of a full description, for each ballot measure |
|
861,148 (87%) |
124,517 (13%) |
|
| Question 2 | Allow the legislature to prescribe conditions for pardons of felonies |
|
650,475 (62%) |
405,039 (38%) |
|
| Question 3 | Provide for annual sessions of the General Court and an annual budget |
|
557,930 (52%) |
514,675 (48%) |
|
| Question 4 | Allow qualified voters with physical disabilities to vote by absentee ballot |
|
893,139 (82%) |
197,782 (18%) |
|
| Question 5 | Permit non-profit organizations to conduct games of chance |
|
738,387 (68%) |
351,918 (32%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1944 ballot measures
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