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South Dakota 1938 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1940 →
← 1936
In 1938, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 8.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved zero and rejected two measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1938
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Legislative structure; Redistricting | Require an apportionment of the Legislature after the 1945 census, and increase the number of members in the Legislature |
|
60,428 (27%) |
166,326 (73%) |
|
| Unemployment Compensation Commission Referendum | Local government | Abolish the Unemployment Compensation Commission and establish the Office of Unemployment Compensation Commissioner to assume its responsibilities |
|
106,493 (47%) |
118,007 (53%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1938 ballot measures
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