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Ohio 1989 ballot measures
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1990 →
← 1987
In 1989, voters decided on one statewide ballot measure in Ohio on November 7.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved one (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 3, 1987
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issue 2 | Allow the state to issue up to $1.2 billion in general obligation bonds to assist local governments in funding public infrastructure projects |
|
1,674,913 (71%) |
689,383 (29%) |
|
| Selection of Supreme and Appellate Court Judges Initiative | Change the system of selecting state Supreme Court and Appeals Court judges from a direct election system to an appointment system. |
|
878,683 (35%) |
1,600,588 (65%) |
|
| State Lottery Funds for Education Amendment | Require all net proceeds from the state lottery to be used for education. |
|
1,984,905 (78%) |
564,421 (22%) |
See also
External links
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