North Carolina Constitution of 1868 Ratification Measure (April 1868)
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| Topic State constitution ratification |
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| Type Constitutional convention referral |
Origin |
North Carolina Constitution of 1868 Ratification Measure was on the ballot as a constitutional convention referral in North Carolina on April 23, 1868. It was approved. Voters were able to cast ballots over three days from April 21 to April 23.[1]
A "yes" vote supported ratifying the North Carolina Constitution of 1868. |
A "no" vote opposed ratifying the North Carolina Constitution of 1868. |
Election results
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North Carolina Constitution of 1868 Ratification Measure |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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93,086 | 55.71% | ||
| No | 74,016 | 44.29% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Constitution of 1868 Ratification Measure was as follows:
| “ | For the Constitution. Against the Constitution. | ” |
Path to the ballot
The North Carolina Constitutional Convention of 1868 referred the proposed constitution to the ballot.[2]
See also
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