Ohio 1939 ballot measures
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In 1939, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Ohio on November 7.
- Two were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- One was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected four (100%).
On the ballot
November 7, 1939
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjustment of Civil Service Provisions Referendum | Adjust civil service commission provisions and benefits |
|
634,269 (36%) |
1,132,279 (64%) |
|
| Establishment of Old Age Pensions Initiative | Provide pensions to those over the age of 60 |
|
464,670 (23%) |
1,546,207 (77%) |
|
| Establishment of State Board of Education Amendment | Replace the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction with the State Board of Education |
|
747,545 (40%) |
1,137,054 (60%) |
|
| Initiative and Referendum Signature Requirements Initiative | Replace the signature requirements based on electors with flat signature requirements - 100,000 for constitutional amendments and 50,000 for statutes |
|
406,612 (21%) |
1,485,919 (79%) |
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