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Ohio 1953 ballot measures
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In 1953, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Ohio on November 3.
- Nine were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved nine (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 3, 1953
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds for the Highway System Amendment | Issue up to $500,000,000 in bonds for the highway system. |
|
1,035,869 (60%) |
676,496 (40%) |
|
| Creation of State Board of Education Amendment | Create a State Board of Education with the ability to appoint a Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
|
913,134 (57%) |
693,624 (43%) |
|
| Removal of Constitutional Section Regarding Militia Officers Amendment | Repeal a section of the state constitution relating to the election of militia officers. |
|
755,725 (55%) |
622,245 (45%) |
|
| Removal of Obsolete Provision Relating to Holding Elective Office Amendment | Remove an obsolete constitutional provisions relating to holding an elective office. |
|
835,195 (63%) |
493,099 (37%) |
|
| Remove Racial Qualification for State Militia Service Amendment | Provide that all male citizens, without reference to race, are eligible for militia duty |
|
905,059 (58%) |
650,567 (42%) |
|
| Repeal of Obsolete Judicial Constitutional Provisions Amendment | Repeal obsolete constitutional provisions relating to the courts. |
|
789,511 (59%) |
541,477 (41%) |
|
| Repeal of World War I Veteran Bonus Amendment | Repeal the World War i veterans bonus from the state constitution. |
|
984,014 (61%) |
616,113 (39%) |
|
| Repeal State Constitutional Language Conflicting with U.S. Constitution Amendment | Eliminate language in the Ohio Constitution at conflict with the U.S. Constitution |
|
1,004,862 (71%) |
405,210 (29%) |
|
| Women's Eligibility for Office Provision Removal Amendment | Remove a provision restricting the eligibility of women to hold offices from the state constitution. |
|
1,092,268 (69%) |
500,380 (31%) |
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