Wisconsin 1966 ballot measures
In 1966, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin. On April 5, voters decided on three. On November 8, voters decided on one.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved four (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
April 5, 1966
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Question 1 | Military service; Legislature | Allow legislators to retain office while on short-term active duty in the reserves or during an emergency declared by the Governor |
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362,935 (66%) |
189,641 (34%) |
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Question 2 | Judiciary | Abolish the position of Justice of Peace and authorize the establishment of inferior courts |
|
321,434 (60%) |
216,341 (40%) |
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Question 3 | Budgets | Create an exemption for special district public utilities from local government debt limits |
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307,502 (61%) |
199,919 (39%) |
November 8, 1966
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Question 1 | Residency requirements | Allow new state residents to vote six months after being in the state |
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582,389 (69%) |
256,246 (31%) |
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