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North Carolina 1946 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1948 →
← 1944
In 1946, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 5.
- Both measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%) measure.
On the ballot
November 5, 1946
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-Neutral Constitutional Language and Rights Amendment | Constitutional rights; Constitutional wording | Change constitutional language from men to persons, extend certain provisions, including those related to jury service, to both men and women, and align the state constitution with the federal women's suffrage amendment |
|
186,540 (58%) |
133,396 (42%) |
|
| Legislative Compensation Amendment | Legislature; Salaries | Provide compensation for travel expenses for legislators. |
|
143,021 (50%) |
143,918 (50%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1946 ballot measures
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