Wisconsin Question 2, Constitutional Convention Referendum (1866)
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| Topic State constitutional conventions |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional convention question |
Origin |
Wisconsin Question 2 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional convention question in Wisconsin on November 6, 1866. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported approving holding a convention to revise the Wisconsin constitution. |
A "no" vote opposed approving holding a convention to revise the Wisconsin constitution. |
Election results
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Wisconsin Question 2 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 22,431 | 42.09% | ||
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30,862 | 57.91% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Question 2 was as follows:
| “ | For Convention No Convention | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Wisconsin State Legislature to place a constitutional convention question on the ballot. If a simple majority of voters approve the question, then the legislature needs to convene a convention during its next session.
See also
Footnotes
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