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Oklahoma 1935 ballot measures
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In 1935, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On September 24, voters decided on six measures. On December 17, voters decided on one measure.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was an initiated state statute.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (42.86%) and rejected four (57.14%) measures.
On the ballot
September 24, 1935
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 201 | Taxes; Property | Allow the legislature to exempt all homesteads from ad valorem taxes, excluding prior obligations, for at least 20 years, with allowable increases but no reductions. |
|
185,058 (67%) |
91,189 (33%) |
|
| State Question 208 | Taxes; Property | Exempt up to $1,500 of homestead value from ad valorem taxes, excluding existing debts, assessments, and school taxes |
|
129,314 (49%) |
132,037 (51%) |
|
| State Question 209 | Public assistance; Public retirement funds | Allow pensions for elderly Oklahoma residents, funded by special taxes, with payments capped at $15 per person or $20 per family, including federal pensions. |
|
119,612 (45%) |
146,229 (55%) |
|
| State Question 211 | Sex and gender; Executive | Allow women to be eligible for statewide offices, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other executive positions. |
|
114,968 (43%) |
154,669 (57%) |
|
| State Question 212 | Administration | Replace the "Commissioners of the Land Office" board with a single office, appointed by the Governor, to manage public lands and proceeds. |
|
113,737 (44%) |
142,664 (56%) |
|
| State Question 214 | Public assistance; Public retirement funds | Authorize old age pensions, creating a Commission for implementation and allowing the necessary taxes. |
|
204,626 (72%) |
78,783 (28%) |
December 17, 1935
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 220 | Public assistance | Allocate $2.5 million for county aid to indigent and unemployed residents, grant more powers to the State Board of Public Welfare, and fund $65,000 for election expenses. |
|
82,462 (65%) |
45,079 (35%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1935 ballot measures
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