Wisconsin 1962 ballot measures
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In 1962, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on November 6.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved four (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 6, 1962
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Constitutional wording; Redistricting | Remove the exclusion of certain Native Americans from redistricting calculations |
|
631,296 (71%) |
259,557 (29%) |
|
| Question 2a | Local government | Provide veto power to county executives in counties with 500,000 people or more |
|
524,240 (62%) |
319,378 (38%) |
|
| Question 2 | Local government | Create the position of a county executive with a four year term in counties with 500,000 people or more |
|
527,075 (61%) |
331,393 (39%) |
|
| Question 3 | Absentee voting; Residency requirements | Give former Wisconsin residents the right to vote by absentee ballot in presidential elections for up to 24 months after moving out of state |
|
627,279 (73%) |
229,375 (27%) |
See also
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