Minnesota 1883 ballot measures
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Five statewide ballot measures were on the November 6, 1883 ballot in Minnesota.
- All five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- All five of the measures were approved.
On the ballot
November 6, 1883
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Increase the term of the state auditor from three years to four years |
|
74,375 (75%) |
24,359 (25%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Require that the official year for the state would begin on the first Monday in January and mandate that even-numbered biennial elections begin in 1884 |
|
75,782 (76%) |
24,082 (24%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Set the term length of Supreme Court justices to four years instead of three |
|
73,565 (75%) |
24,016 (25%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Set the term of Supreme Court justices at six years instead of seven |
|
73,565 (75%) |
24,016 (25%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Set the term length of district judges to six years instead of seven |
|
73,565 (75%) |
24,016 (25%) |
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