Oklahoma 1912 ballot measures
In 1912, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On August 6 voters decided on one measure. On November 5, voters decided on three measures.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Two of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%) measures.
On the ballot
August 6, 1912
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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State Question 41 | Elections | Select United States Senators by direct vote. |
|
139,844 (86%) |
23,400 (14%) |
November 5, 1912
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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State Question 38 | Administration | Change the qualifications, duties, and selection process for members of the Board of Agriculture. |
|
164,530 (72%) |
63,586 (28%) |
|
State Question 40 | Capitals | Locate the State Capitol in Guthrie. |
|
86,549 (46%) |
103,106 (54%) |
|
State Question 45 | Education; Taxes | Authorize the legislature to levy taxes to fund public schools for at least five months each year. |
|
100,042 (60%) |
65,436 (40%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1912 ballot measures
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