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* | In [[1898 ballot measures|1898]], voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in [[South Dakota]] on November 8. | ||
* | * Three of the measures were [[legislatively referred constitutional amendment]]s. | ||
* Voters approved two (66%) and rejected one (33%) measures. | |||
* One of the measures created the initiative and referendum process for [[South Dakota]], though none would come to the ballot until [[South Dakota 1908 ballot measures|1908]]. | * One of the measures created the initiative and referendum process for [[South Dakota]], though none would come to the ballot until [[South Dakota 1908 ballot measures|1908]]. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota]] | |||
* [[List of South Dakota ballot measures]] | |||
* [[1898 ballot measures]] | * [[1898 ballot measures]] | ||
==External links== | |||
==External links== | *[https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/BallotQuestions.pdf South Dakota Political Almanac, 1890-2012 Ballot Measure Results] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 22 July 2025
1900 →
← 1896
In 1898, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 8.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (66%) and rejected one (33%) measures.
- One of the measures created the initiative and referendum process for South Dakota, though none would come to the ballot until 1908.
On the ballot
November 8, 1898
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative and Referendum Process Amendment | Initiative process | Provides for the initiative and referendum process in the state constitution |
|
23,816 (59%) |
16,483 (41%) |
|
| State Control of Liquor Amendment | Alcohol; Business | Establish the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors to be under state jurisdiction |
|
22,170 (52%) |
20,557 (48%) |
|
| Women's Suffrage Amendment | Sex and gender; Suffrage | Provides for women's suffrage in state constitution |
|
19,698 (46%) |
22,983 (54%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1898 ballot measures
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