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Virginia 1978 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1980 →
← 1977
In 1978, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Virginia on November 7.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- One was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%).
On the ballot
November 7, 1978
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pari-Mutuel Betting on Horse Racing Measure | Allow for pari-mutuel betting on horse racing and create regulations for such betting |
|
544,781 (48%) |
589,843 (52%) |
|
| Tax Exemptions for Renovated Properties Amendment | Allow the General Assembly to authorize tax exemptions for property that has undergone necessary renovation |
|
690,479 (68%) |
324,236 (32%) |
See also
External links
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