Minnesota 1972 ballot measures
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In 1972, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Minnesota on November 7.
- All four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- All four (100%) of the measures were approved.
On the ballot
November 7, 1972
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Legislative processes | Alter the manner of determining the length of legislative sessions, permitting variations in the times for meetings of the legislature |
|
968,088 (62%) |
603,385 (38%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Judiciary; Judiciary structure | Reorganize the state judicial system, provide for appointment of clerks of district court, and authorize discipline and removal of judges |
|
1,012,916 (66%) |
531,831 (34%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | State executive structure | Provide for the joint election of the governor and lieutenant governor, and remove the lieutenant governor as the presiding officer of the senate |
|
1,064,580 (68%) |
503,342 (32%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Veterans | Levy taxes for the purpose of providing bonuses to veterans of the Vietnam War |
|
1,131,921 (70%) |
477,473 (30%) |
See also
External links
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