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Washington Gubernatorial Line of Succession and Special Election Amendment (1910)

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Washington Gubernatorial Line of Succession and Special Election Amendment

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Election date

November 8, 1910

Topic
Elections and campaigns and State executive official measures
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Origin

State legislature



Washington Gubernatorial Line of Succession and Special Election Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Washington on November 8, 1910. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported this constitutional amendment to:

  • revise the line of succession for the office of governor and
  • require a special election to fill the remainder of the governor's term if a vacancy occurs more than 30 days before a general election within the first two years of the term.

A "no" vote opposed this constitutional amendment to revise the line of succession for the governor's office.

Election results

Washington Gubernatorial Line of Succession and Special Election Amendment

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

51,257 78.32%
No 14,186 21.68%
Results are officially certified.
Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Gubernatorial Line of Succession and Special Election Amendment was as follows:

For the proposed amendment to section ten (10) of article three (3) of the constitution, relating to the succession of governor.

Against the proposed amendment to section ten (10) of article three (3) of the constitution, relating to the succession of governor.

Path to the ballot

See also: Amending the Washington Constitution

A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the Washington State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.

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