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North Carolina 1954 ballot measures
In 1954, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 2.
- All five measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%) measure.
On the ballot
November 2, 1954
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elections to Fill Vacancies Amendment | Elections | Remove election requirements for state office vacancies after January 1 before a general election, filling them by gubernatorial appointment. |
|
190,098 (58%) |
135,683 (42%) |
|
| Establish Board of Paroles Amendment | Administration; Law enforcement | Establish a board of parole with the authority to grant, revoke, and terminate parole. |
|
213,088 (63%) |
124,797 (37%) |
|
| Senatorial Districts Amendment | Redistricting | Limit senatorial districts with only one county to one senator. |
|
147,588 (42%) |
200,436 (58%) |
|
| Supreme Court Justice Retirement and Temporary Service Amendment | Term limits; Judiciary; Judicial authority | Authorize the General Assembly to establish a process for the retirement of Supreme Court justices |
|
205,788 (60%) |
137,086 (40%) |
|
| Reduce Precinct Residency Voting Requirement Amendment | Elections | Reduce the residency requirement for voting in a precinct from four months to 30 days before an election |
|
195,474 (57%) |
148,698 (43%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1954 ballot measures
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