Wisconsin 1946 ballot measures
In 1946, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin. On April 2, voters decided on one. On November 5, voters decided on two.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (33.33%) and rejected two (66.67%).
On the ballot
April 2, 1946
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Question 1 | Term limits; Law enforcement | Remove limits on successive terms for sheriffs |
|
121,144 (42%) |
170,131 (58%) |
November 5, 1946
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Question 1 | Executive officials | Remove a provision that designates the Secretary of State as state auditor and authorize the legislature to perform auditing of state accounts through legislation |
|
480,938 (61%) |
308,072 (39%) |
|
Question 2 | School choice | Authorize the legislature to provide children with transportation to any private, parochial, or other school |
|
437,817 (45%) |
545,475 (55%) |
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