North Carolina 1914 ballot measures
In 1914, voters decided on 10 statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 3.
- All 10 measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected 11 (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1914
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 10 | Education | Increase the public school term from four to six months. |
|
59,159 (49%) |
61,317 (51%) |
|
| Amendment 1 | Constitutional language; War | Replace the phrase "insurrection or rebellion against the United States" in the North Carolina Constitution. |
|
57,816 (49%) |
61,031 (51%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Salaries | Increase the compensation of legislators and decrease their mileage expenses. |
|
50,722 (43%) |
68,149 (57%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Legislature | Prohibit the General Assembly from passing any local, private, or special acts or resolutions concerning specific matters |
|
54,727 (47%) |
62,953 (53%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Executive officials | Set the day of inauguration for the governor. |
|
57,321 (49%) |
60,220 (51%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Judiciary; Trials | Provide emergency judges to prevent trial delays. |
|
56,255 (47%) |
62,981 (53%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Constitutional language | Remove obsolete sections from the constitution. |
|
54,414 (46%) |
62,728 (54%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Taxes; Property | Repeal and replace Article V of the North Carolina Constitution, which governed taxation and revenue |
|
50,520 (43%) |
68,148 (57%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | District governance | Prevent special charters to corporations by the general assembly. |
|
54,358 (46%) |
63,201 (54%) |
|
| Amendment 9 | Local government | Prevent special charters to towns, cities, and incorporated villages. |
|
53,887 (46%) |
63,027 (54%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1914 ballot measures
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