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Wisconsin 1978 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1979 →
← 1977
In 1978, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin. On April 4, voters decided on one. On November 7, voters decided on two.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Two were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Voters approved two (66.67%) and rejected one (33.33%).
On the ballot
April 4, 1978
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Administration | Allow more than one system of town government |
|
179,011 (32%) |
383,395 (68%) |
November 7, 1978
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Residency requirements | Permit all bona fide residents of Wisconsin regardless of length of residency to vote for president and vice president |
|
782,181 (65%) |
424,386 (35%) |
|
| Question 2 | Residency requirements | Permit all U.S. citizens who live overseas to vote in federal elections in Wisconsin if it was their last state of residency |
|
658,289 (56%) |
524,029 (44%) |
See also
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