Oklahoma 1966 ballot measures
In 1966, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On May 3, voters decided on five measures. On May 24, voters decided on two measures. On November 8, voters decided on one measure.
- Seven of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved seven (87.5%) and rejected one (12.5%) measure.
On the ballot
May 3, 1966
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 428 | Education; Race and ethnicity | Repeal Section 3 of Article XIII that required the Legislature to establish separate schools for white and people of color students. |
|
327,927 (66%) |
166,941 (34%) |
|
| State Question 429 | Impeachment | Establish impeachment procedures for officials convicted of a felony, with automatic suspension without pay and reinstatement if reversed. |
|
395,295 (81%) |
90,253 (19%) |
|
| State Question 431 | Judiciary | Establish a Court on the Judiciary with authority to remove or retire judges, selected by the Supreme Court, Governor, Attorney General, or House. |
|
328,012 (72%) |
128,207 (28%) |
|
| State Question 432 | Residency requirements | Allow U.S. citizens who recently moved to Oklahoma to vote for President and Vice President, but not other offices, if they’ve been residents for less than six months. |
|
347,440 (74%) |
120,455 (26%) |
|
| State Question 436 | Executive | Prohibit the Governor from serving more than two consecutive terms, but allow the Secretary of State, State Auditor, and State Treasurer to succeed themselves. |
|
300,954 (62%) |
183,850 (38%) |
May 24, 1966
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 434 | Education; Taxes | Authorize the State Board to create vocational education districts, levy additional taxes with voter approval, and incur debt for improvements. |
|
214,698 (51%) |
206,458 (49%) |
|
| State Question 435 | Legislature | Provide for annual regular legislative sessions with a limit of ninety legislative days for each session. |
|
208,894 (51%) |
199,240 (49%) |
November 8, 1966
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 437 | Legislature; Redistricting | Establish new boundaries for Oklahoma's congressional district. |
|
162,446 (30%) |
386,269 (70%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1966 ballot measures
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