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Wisconsin 1954 ballot measures

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1955
1953

In 1954, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on November 2.

  • One was an advisory question.
  • One was a legislatively referred state statute.
  • Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%).

On the ballot

November 2, 1954

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRSS

Question 1 Residency requirements Allow people who have resided in Wisconsin for less than one year to vote for president and vice president

Approveda

550,056 (57%)

414,680 (43%)

LRAQ

Question 2 Telecommunications Establish a state-owned, tax-supported statewide TV station

Defeated

308,385 (31%)

697,262 (69%)


See also

Wisconsin