North Carolina 1936 ballot measures
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In 1936, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 3.
- All five measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1936
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Tax Exemption Amendment | Taxes; Property | Exempt homesteads less than $1,000 from taxation. |
|
312,976 (65%) |
166,752 (35%) |
|
| Increase Income Tax Rate Cap to 10% | Taxes | Increase the cap on income tax rates from 6% to 10% |
|
242,492 (58%) |
178,373 (42%) |
|
| Number of Supreme Court Justices Amendment | Judiciary | Authorize the legislature to increase the number of supreme court justices from five to seven. |
|
257,980 (60%) |
168,496 (40%) |
|
| Public Debt Limitations Amendment | Budgets | Authorize public debt to fund obligations, borrow against future taxes, cover deficits, and suppress unrest. |
|
255,416 (63%) |
149,086 (37%) |
|
| Uniform Property Taxes Amendment | Taxes; Property | Provide for uniform taxation across property classes. |
|
242,899 (61%) |
152,516 (39%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1936 ballot measures
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