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Michigan 1919 ballot measures
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In 1919, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Michigan on April 7.
- One was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (33.33%) and rejected two (66.67%).
On the ballot
April 7, 1919
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money for Highway Improvements Amendment | Allow the state to borrow money and issue bonds for highway improvement |
|
558,572 (71%) |
225,239 (29%) |
|
| Permission for Alcohol Initiative | Permit the import, transport, manufacture, use, buying, selling, keeping for sale, giving away, bartering, and furnishing of alcohol |
|
322,603 (38%) |
530,123 (62%) |
|
| Salaries of Public Officers Amendment | Prohibit the increase and decrease of public officers' salaries, with certain exceptions |
|
313,539 (43%) |
418,778 (57%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan
- List of Michigan ballot measures
- 1919 ballot measures
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