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Michigan 1862 ballot measures
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← 1860
In 1862, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Michigan on November 4.
- Five were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 4, 1862
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking Amendment | Amend the state constitution relative to banking |
|
5,067 (76%) |
1,644 (24%) |
|
| Elections in the Upper Peninsula Amendment | Hold elections in the Upper Peninsula for county officers and state Senators and Representatives on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November |
|
5,193 (78%) |
1,440 (22%) |
|
| General Constitutional Revisions Amendment | Amend provisions of the state constitution relative to the methods for general constitutional revisions |
|
4,375 (71%) |
1,806 (29%) |
|
| Regents of the University Amendment | Amend the state constitution relative to regents of the university |
|
4,363 (70%) |
1,901 (30%) |
|
| Removals from Public Office Amendment | Amend the state constitution relative to the Governor's ability to remove public officers |
|
3,180 (71%) |
1,273 (29%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan
- List of Michigan ballot measures
- 1862 ballot measures
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