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Wisconsin 1979 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1980 →
← 1978
In 1979, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on April 3.
- Four were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
April 3, 1979
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Executive officials | Define that a vacancy in the office of Governor should be filled by the Lieutenant Governor, followed by the Secretary of State |
|
538,959 (74%) |
187,440 (26%) |
|
| Question 2 | Legislature; Executive officials | Provide that the state legislature must approve governor-appointed successors to vacancies in the Lieutenant Governor |
|
540,186 (75%) |
181,497 (25%) |
|
| Question 3 | Legislature | Eliminate the Lieutenant Governor's role as presiding officer of the Wisconsin State Senate |
|
372,734 (53%) |
327,008 (47%) |
|
| Question 4 | State executive; Legislature; Constitutional wording | Clarify wording about constitutional officers' four-year terms |
|
533,620 (76%) |
164,768 (24%) |
See also
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