Ohio 1955 ballot measures

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1956
1954

In 1955, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Ohio on November 8.

  • One was an indirect initiated state statute.
  • Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
  • Voters approved one (25%) and rejected three (75%).

On the ballot

November 8, 1955

Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Infrastructure Amendment Issue up to $150,000,000 in bonds for infrastructure projects.

Approveda

1,154,976 (56%)

909,030 (44%)

LRCA

Changes to Judicial Salaries Amendment Allow the salaries of certain judicial officers to be increased or decreased during their term of office.

Defeated

849,677 (43%)

1,107,646 (57%)

LRCA

Changes to Officers' Salaries Amendment Allow the salary of any government officer to be changed during their term of office.

Defeated

793,384 (41%)

1,142,738 (59%)

IndISS

Increase of Unemployment Benefits Initiative Increase unemployment benefits.

Defeated

865,326 (37%)

1,481,339 (63%)


See also

Ohio

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