Wisconsin 1979 ballot measures
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Three statewide ballot questions were on the 1979 ballot in Wisconsin. Each of the measures related to the role of the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
On the ballot
April 3, 1979
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Executive | 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 | 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 elections; Legislature; Constitutional wording | Clarify wording about constitutional officers' four-year terms |
|
533,620 (76%) |
164,768 (24%) |
See also
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