North Carolina 1944 ballot measures
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In 1944, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 7.
- All five measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1944
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Education Amendment | Public education governance; Administrative organization | Modify the North Carolina State Board of Education’s membership |
|
164,723 (60%) |
107,742 (40%) |
|
| Commissioner Officers Amendment | Administration; Executive officials | Establish commissioners of agriculture, labor, and insurance as constitutional officers on the council of state. |
|
234,683 (69%) |
106,321 (31%) |
|
| Homestead Deeds Amendment | Property | Require a wife's signature to make a homestead deed valid. |
|
183,802 (54%) |
155,359 (46%) |
|
| Lieutenant Governor Compensation Amendment | Salaries; Executive officials | Provide fixed compensation by the general assembly for the lieutenant governor. |
|
181,083 (56%) |
140,477 (44%) |
|
| Notaries Public in Multiple Offices Amendment | Administration | Exempt notaries public from rules against holding multiple offices simultaneously. |
|
205,373 (62%) |
127,965 (38%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1944 ballot measures
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