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North Carolina 1972 ballot measures

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1973
1970

In 1972, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in North Carolina. On May 6, voters decided on two measures. On November 7, voters decided on five measures.

On the ballot

May 6, 1972

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

BI

Water Quality and Systems Improvement Projects Bond Measure Water; Bonds Issue $150 million in bonds for clean water.

Approveda

554,085 (69%)

249,475 (31%)

BI

Zoological Park Facilities Bonds Referendum Parks; Bonds Issue $2 million in bonds for zoological park facilities.

Approveda

418,342 (55%)

341,294 (45%)


November 7, 1972

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Censure and Removal of Justices and Judges of the General Court of Justice Amendment Judiciary Allow the General Assembly to establish procedures for censuring and removing Justices and Judges of the General Court of Justice

Approveda

807,960 (75%)

272,470 (25%)

LRCA

Conservation of Natural Resources Policy Amendment Environment; Parks Provide that "the policy of this State to conserve and protect its lands and waters for the benefit of all its citizenry"

Approveda

976,581 (87%)

146,895 (13%)

LRCA

Judicial Mandatory Retirement Age Requirement Amendment Age limits; Judiciary Require the General Assembly to establish a maximum age limit for justices and judges

Approveda

811,440 (73%)

304,489 (27%)

LRCA

Municipal Incorporation Amendment Local government Limit the incorporation of cities and towns.

Approveda

694,921 (65%)

374,184 (35%)

LRCA

Voting and Elective Office Age Requirements Amendment State executive; Legislature; Voting age Lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years and require individuals to be at least 21 years old to hold elective office.

Approveda

762,651 (64%)

425,708 (36%)


See also

North Carolina

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