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Oklahoma 1964 ballot measures
In 1964, voters decided on 11 statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On May 5, voters decided on three measures. On May 26, voters decided on one measure. On November 3, voters decided on seven measures.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Three of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved two (28.57%) and rejected five (71.43%) measures.
On the ballot
May 5, 1964
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 409 | Right-to-work | Prohibit labor organization membership or dues as a condition of employment in Oklahoma. |
|
352,267 (48%) |
376,555 (52%) |
|
| State Question 412 | Elections | Require qualified electors to reside in the state for at least six months, in the county for two months, and in the election precinct for 20 days. |
|
401,998 (63%) |
240,299 (37%) |
|
| State Question 413 | Legislature; Salaries | Allow the compensation of members of the legislature to be set by law. |
|
183,382 (29%) |
443,971 (71%) |
May 26, 1964
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 416 | Legislature; Redistricting | Revise legislative apportionment to create 19 one-county and 29 two-county senatorial districts, allocate representatives by population, and set terms for legislators. |
|
277,097 (56%) |
221,325 (44%) |
November 3, 1964
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 414 | Salaries | Set legislator compensation at $25 per day for up to 75 legislative days, $25 per day for up to 40 Legislative Council meeting days, and 10 cents per mile for travel. |
|
188,753 (24%) |
583,480 (76%) |
|
| State Question 415 | Judiciary | Add Article VII-A to create a Court on the Judiciary with trial and appellate divisions to handle judicial removals or retirements for specific causes. |
|
397,823 (52%) |
370,694 (48%) |
|
| State Question 420 | Executive officials | Repeal the Governor's authority to appoint District Judges, Superior Judges, and U.S. Senators, requiring special elections for vacancies. |
|
310,358 (40%) |
458,037 (60%) |
|
| State Question 421 | Education; Taxes | Abolish the emergency levy for school districts and authorize a local support levy of up to 15 mills for school funding. |
|
417,638 (51%) |
405,612 (49%) |
|
| State Question 422 | Education; Budgets | Increase school district allowances, adjust teacher salaries, and provide state aid for approved teaching units. |
|
362,468 (44%) |
461,717 (56%) |
|
| State Question 423 | Education; Budgets | Allow disorganization of school districts not maintaining 12 years of accredited instruction and annexation to high school districts. |
|
403,865 (49%) |
418,070 (51%) |
|
| State Question 424 | Education | Require county superintendents of schools to conduct joint programs for school districts upon request and set their total compensation. |
|
307,173 (38%) |
497,198 (62%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1964 ballot measures
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