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North Carolina 1857 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1865 →
← 1835
In 1857, voters decided on one statewide ballot measure in North Carolina on August 6.
- The ballot measure was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved the ballot measure.
On the ballot
August 6, 1857
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abolish Property Ownership Voting Requirement Amendment | Voting requirements | Abolish the 50-acre land ownership requirement to vote for state senators |
|
50,095 (72%) |
19,382 (28%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1857 ballot measures
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