Michigan 1938 ballot measures
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In 1938, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Michigan on November 8.
- Three were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved one (25%) and rejected three (75%).
On the ballot
November 8, 1938
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 3 | Require that revenue from gasoline and license plate taxes be used only for highway purposes |
|
813,289 (61%) |
529,859 (39%) |
|
| Proposal No. 1 | Establish four-year terms for the county clerk, county prosecuting attorney, county sheriff, county treasurer, and county register of deeds |
|
414,832 (32%) |
872,057 (68%) |
|
| Proposal No. 2 | Establish the non-partisan appointment and nomination process for supreme court justices and establish the term of supreme court justices as eight years |
|
504,904 (40%) |
745,312 (60%) |
|
| Proposal No. 4 | Create the State Department of Public Assistance to manage welfare and relief matters |
|
497,569 (46%) |
572,756 (54%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan
- List of Michigan ballot measures
- 1938 ballot measures
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