Ohio State Alcohol Prohibition Referendum (1920)
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| Topic Alcohol laws |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
Ohio State Alcohol Prohibition Referendum was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Ohio on November 2, 1920. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported establishing the state prohibition of alcohol and providing for the enforcement of such prohibition. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing the state prohibition of alcohol and providing for the enforcement of such prohibition. |
Election results
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1,062,470 | 57.91% | ||
| No | 772,329 | 42.09% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Alcohol Prohibition Referendum was as follows:
| “ | House Bill No. 620, Passed by the General Assembly of Ohio and Ordered Referred to the Electors of the State. Shall House Bill No. 620 be approved as passed by the General Assembly January 26, 1920, approved by the governor, February 16, 1920, and filed with the Secretary of State, February 17, 1920. To prohibit the liquor traffic and to provide the administration and enforcement of such prohibition and repeal certain sections of the General Code. | ” |
Path to the ballot
A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.
In Ohio, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 6% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. Signatures for veto referendums are due 90 days after the targeted law is signed. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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