Wisconsin 1951 ballot measures
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In 1951, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on April 3.
- One was an advisory question.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (66.67%) and rejected one (33.33%).
On the ballot
April 3, 1951
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Budgets; Local government | Set a debt limit for cities for issuing bonds for school purposes at 8 percent of taxable property value |
|
313,739 (62%) |
191,897 (38%) |
|
| Question 2 | Taxes; Property | Allow for local and state taxation of federal lands when permitted by federal law |
|
305,612 (62%) |
186,284 (38%) |
|
| Question 3 | Executive officials; Elections | Increase state executive officials' terms of office from two to four years |
|
210,821 (39%) |
328,613 (61%) |
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