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Ohio 1915 ballot measures
In 1915, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Ohio on November 2.
- Three were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Two were veto referendums.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected six (100%).
On the ballot
November 2, 1915
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Prohibition Initiative | Prohibit the sale and manufacture for sale of alcohol |
|
484,969 (47%) |
540,377 (53%) |
|
| Congressional District Apportionment Referendum | Apportion Ohio into congressional districts based on the 13th U.S. census |
|
291,927 (47%) |
329,095 (53%) |
|
| County Official Term Limits Initiative | Fix the terms of all county officers to four years and provide for their quadrennial election. |
|
207,435 (26%) |
604,463 (74%) |
|
| Exempting Bonds from Taxation Amendment | Exempt bonds issued on or after January 1, 1916 from taxation. |
|
337,124 (46%) |
401,083 (54%) |
|
| License to Transport to Alcohol Referendum | Establish a license to transport alcohol |
|
242,671 (41%) |
355,207 (59%) |
|
| Prohibit Re-Submitting Twice Rejected Constitutional Amendments for Six Years Initiative | Prohibit the submission of any constitutional amendment that has been rejected more than once, unless six years have passed |
|
417,384 (46%) |
482,275 (54%) |