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Wisconsin Question 1, State Superintendent Amendment (1888)
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| Topic Public education governance and State executive elections |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Wisconsin Question 1 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Wisconsin on November 6, 1888. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported amending the constitution to provide for a state superintendent of education elected by the public with qualifications and salary designated by law. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the constitution to provide for a state superintendent of education elected by the public with qualifications and salary designated by law. |
Election results
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Wisconsin Question 1 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 12,967 | 41.42% | ||
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18,342 | 58.58% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Question 1 was as follows:
| “ | For the amendment to section 1, of article 10, of the constitution... Against the amendment to section 1, of article 10, of the constitution... | ” |
Constitutional changes
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Article X, Section 1. The supervision of common schools shall be vested in a state superintendent and such other officers as the legislature shall direct. The legislature may prescribe by law the qualifications of the state superintendent, and all other officers intrusted with the supervision of common schools. The state superintendent and such other officers intrusted with the supervision of common schools, shall be chosen by the qualified electors of the state, or respective district, at such time and in such manner as the legislature shall provide. The powers, duties and compensation of all such officers shall be provided for by law. |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Wisconsin Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during two legislative sessions for the Wisconsin State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 50 votes in the Wisconsin State Assembly and 17 votes in the Wisconsin State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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