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Massachusetts 2002 ballot measures
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In 2002, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 5.
- One was an advisory question.
- Two were indirect initiated state statutes.
- Voters approved one (33.33%) and rejected two (66,67%).
On the ballot
November 5, 2002
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Prohibit a state personal income tax |
|
885,683 (45%) |
1,070,668 (55%) |
|
| Question 2 | Replace the transitional bilingual education system in public schools with a sheltered English immersion program |
|
1,359,935 (68%) |
640,525 (32%) |
|
| Question 3 | Provide public funding for political campaigns |
|
517,285 (26%) |
1,462,435 (74%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 2002 ballot measures
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