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Oregon Measure 8, Gubernatorial Line of Succession Initiative (1972)
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| Topic State executive official measures |
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| Type Initiated constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oregon Measure 8 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Oregon on November 7, 1972. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported changing the gubernatorial line of succession to proceed in the order of Secretary of State, Treasurer, President of the Senate, and Speaker of State House of Representatives |
A "no" vote opposed changing the gubernatorial line of succession to proceed in the order of Secretary of State, Treasurer, President of the Senate, and Speaker of State House of Representatives |
Election results
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697,297 | 82.18% | ||
| No | 151,174 | 17.82% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 8 was as follows:
| “ | CHANGES SUCCESSION TO OFFICE OF GOVERNOR - Purpose: This measure amends the Oregon Constitution to change line of succession when the Office of Governor becomes vacant, and also eliminates provision that the Governor temporarily vacates his office when outside Oregon. The new line of succession would be: (1) Secretary of State; (2) State Treasurer; (3) President of State Senate; (4) Speaker of State House of Representatives. (Present succession: (1) President of Senate; (2) Speaker of House; (3) Secretary of State; (4) State Treasurer.) | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
An initiated constitutional amendment is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends a state's constitution. Eighteen (18) states allow citizens to initiate constitutional amendments.
In Oregon, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment is equal to 8% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval unless the initiative proposes changing vote requirements, then the initiative must be approved by the same supermajority requirement as proposed by the measure.
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