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Ohio 1919 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1920 →
← 1918
In 1919, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Ohio on November 4.
- Two were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Two were veto referendums.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected five (100%).
On the ballot
November 4, 1919
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification of Property for Taxation Amendment | Establish a system of classification of property for taxation purposes. |
|
439,987 (46%) |
517,245 (54%) |
|
| Definition of Intoxicating Liquor to Exclude Certain Beverages Initiative | Define intoxicating liquor as not including beverages with 2.75% or less alcohol by weight |
|
474,907 (48%) |
504,688 (52%) |
|
| Ratification of Eighteenth Amendment (Prohibition) of U.S. Constitution Referendum | Uphold the state legislature’s ratification of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which established federal prohibition on alcohol |
|
499,971 (50%) |
500,450 (50%) |
|
| Repeal State Alcohol Prohibition Initiative | Repeal the statewide prohibition on alcohol |
|
454,933 (48%) |
496,876 (52%) |
|
| State Alcohol Prohibition Referendum | Establish the state prohibition of alcohol and provide for the enforcement of such prohibition. |
|
474,078 (49%) |
500,812 (51%) |
See also
External links
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