Wisconsin 1977 ballot measures
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In 1977, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on April 5.
- Five were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
April 5, 1977
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Gambling | Allow the legislature to authorize charitable raffle games |
|
483,518 (62%) |
300,473 (38%) |
|
| Question 2 | Judiciary | Unify the state court system under the administration of the state Supreme Court |
|
490,437 (69%) |
215,939 (31%) |
|
| Question 3 | Judiciary | Create an appellate court |
|
455,350 (67%) |
229,316 (33%) |
|
| Question 4 | Judiciary | Create a disciplinary system for judges and justices in Wisconsin under the authority of the state Supreme Court |
|
565,087 (79%) |
151,418 (21%) |
|
| Question 5 | Age limits; Term limits; Judiciary | Empower the state legislature to set a retirement age for supreme court justices or court of record judges to any age 70 or above |
|
506,207 (67%) |
244,170 (33%) |
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