Virginia 1944 ballot measures
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1948 →
← 1928
In 1944, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Virginia on November 7.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 7, 1944
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board for the Review of Capital Punishment, Reprieves, and Pardons Amendment | Allow the General Assembly to create a board, to be appointed by the governor, to commute capital punishment and to grant reprieves and pardons |
|
176,545 (74%) |
61,399 (26%) |
|
| Public School Funding from the Literary Fund Amendment | Assign funds from the principal of literary fund to public school purposes |
|
140,353 (61%) |
89,048 (39%) |
See also
External links
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