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North Carolina 1972 ballot measures
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.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were bond issues.
- Voters approved seven (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
May 6, 1972
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Quality and Systems Improvement Projects Bond Measure | Water; Bonds | Issue $150 million in bonds for clean water. |
|
554,085 (69%) |
249,475 (31%) |
|
| Zoological Park Facilities Bonds Referendum | Parks; Bonds | Issue $2 million in bonds for zoological park facilities. |
|
418,342 (55%) |
341,294 (45%) |
November 7, 1972
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
807,960 (75%) |
272,470 (25%) |
|
| 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" |
|
976,581 (87%) |
146,895 (13%) |
|
| Judicial Mandatory Retirement Age Requirement Amendment | Age limits; Judiciary | Require the General Assembly to establish a maximum age limit for justices and judges |
|
811,440 (73%) |
304,489 (27%) |
|
| Municipal Incorporation Amendment | Local government | Limit the incorporation of cities and towns. |
|
694,921 (65%) |
374,184 (35%) |
|
| 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. |
|
762,651 (64%) |
425,708 (36%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1972 ballot measures
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