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Ohio 1978 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1979 →
← 1977
In 1978, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Ohio. On June 6, voters decided on one. On November 7, voters decided on two.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
June 6, 1978
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issue 1 | Require the Ohio Ballot Board to write the language for legislative and citizen-initiated ballot measures |
|
720,661 (66%) |
379,067 (34%) |
November 7, 1978
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changes to Chartered County Government Amendment | Change the procedures for adopting, amending, and repealing charter forms of county government. |
|
1,297,846 (56%) |
1,039,259 (44%) |
|
| Regulations on Prison Labor Amendment | Revise regulations on prison labor and the sale of prison-made products. |
|
1,281,941 (54%) |
1,083,814 (46%) |
See also
External links
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