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South Dakota 1952 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
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← 1950
In 1952, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 4.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (33%) and rejected two (66%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1952
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Voting age | Establish the legal voting age to be 18 years old |
|
128,231 (50%) |
128,916 (50%) |
|
| Amendment B | State executive; Criminal sentencing; Corrections | Prevent the Governor from issuing pardons in certain cases without the recommendation of the Board of Pardons |
|
110,213 (49%) |
114,142 (51%) |
|
| Amendment B | Local government; Public education funding; Restricted-use funds | Require that certain funds be invested solely by the Commissioner of School and Public Lands in specified government bonds |
|
116,463 (51%) |
112,290 (49%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1952 ballot measures
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