Wisconsin 1972 ballot measures
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In 1972, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on April 4.
- Four were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
April 4, 1972
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Administration | Create more than one type of county government |
|
571,285 (53%) |
515,255 (47%) |
|
| Question 2 | Local government | Allow counties with 500,000 people or fewer to choose whether to have an elected coroner or use a medical examiner and permit two or more counties to jointly implement a medical examiner system |
|
795,497 (71%) |
323,930 (29%) |
|
| Question 3 | Public education governance; Property; Religion; Religion in schools | Permit the use of public school buildings by civic, religious, or charitable organizations after hours |
|
871,707 (75%) |
298,016 (25%) |
|
| Question 4 | Religion; Religion in schools | Authorize the legislature to allow public schools to release students during school hours to receive religious instruction elsewhere |
|
595,075 (50%) |
585,511 (50%) |
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