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North Carolina 1986 ballot measures
In 1986, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in North Carolina. On May 6, voters decided on two measures. On November 4, voters decided on three measures.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved three (60%) and rejected two (40%) measures.
On the ballot
May 6, 1986
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State and County Officer Elections in Odd-Numbered Years Amendment | Local government; State executive; Legislature | Provide for elections of state and county officers in odd-numbered years. |
|
230,159 (30%) |
547,076 (70%) |
|
| Radioactive Waste Disposal Site Advisory Question | Nuclear energy | Advise the government of support for a "high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel disposal site" |
|
51,224 (6%) |
771,325 (94%) |
November 4, 1986
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elections for Office Vacancies Amendment | State executive; Legislature | Hold elections to fill an officer's term if a vacancy occurs more than 60 days before the next election. |
|
740,241 (67%) |
365,959 (33%) |
|
| Higher Education Facilities Bonds Amendment | Education; Bonds | Authorize state revenue bonds to finance or refinance higher education facilities for nonprofit corporations. |
|
675,587 (60%) |
448,845 (40%) |
|
| Seaport and Airport Development Amendment | Transportation | Grant public bodies additional powers to develop new and existing seaports and airports. |
|
688,911 (64%) |
391,908 (36%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1986 ballot measures
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