Wisconsin 1912 ballot measures

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1914
1910

In 1912, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on November 5.

  • Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
  • One was a legislatively referred state statute.
  • Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%).

On the ballot

November 5, 1912

Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Question 1 Extend the time cities and counties must repay debt for land from 20 to 50 years

Approveda

46,420 (57%)

35,022 (43%)

LRCA

Question 2 Allow the state and cities to acquire land for public purposes

Approveda

48,425 (59%)

33,885 (41%)

LRCA

Question 3 Allow the legislature to determine the pay periods of judges on the supreme and circuit courts

Approveda

44,861 (56%)

34,886 (44%)

LRSS

Question 4 Provide for women's suffrage in state statute

Defeated

135,736 (37%)

227,054 (63%)


See also

Wisconsin