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North Carolina 1962 ballot measures
In 1962, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 6.
- All six measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1962
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Organization Amendment | Judiciary | Revise the structure and functioning of the state's judicial department. |
|
357,067 (61%) |
232,774 (39%) |
|
| Legislative Reapportionment Amendment | Legislature; Redistricting | Mandate automatic reapportionment of assembly representatives after each census. |
|
311,586 (57%) |
231,329 (43%) |
|
| Presidential Election Voting Residency Requirement Amendment | Elections | Permit residents who do not meet residency requirements to vote in presidential elections if otherwise qualified. |
|
332,731 (60%) |
223,898 (40%) |
|
| Property Classification for Taxes Amendment | Taxes; Property | Limit the general assembly's authority to classify and exempt property from taxation to the statewide level. |
|
300,518 (55%) |
244,529 (45%) |
|
| Salaries of State Executive Officers Amendment | Salaries; Executive officials | Provide greater authority to the legislature over the salaries of state executive officers. |
|
296,440 (54%) |
252,393 (46%) |
|
| Succession of State Executive Offices Amendment | Executive officials | Establish procedures for determining the governor's incapacity, appointing replacements, and fix the seat of government in Raleigh. |
|
321,423 (59%) |
223,670 (41%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1962 ballot measures
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