Washington 1912 ballot measures
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← 1910
In 1912, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 5.
- All four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%) measure.
On the ballot
November 5, 1912
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative and Referendum Process Amendment | Direct democracy | Establish a statewide initiative and referendum process in Washington |
|
110,110 (71%) |
43,905 (29%) |
|
| Recall Elections Process Amendment | Recall; Elections | Provide for the recall of elected public officials and the election of a successor |
|
112,321 (71%) |
46,372 (29%) |
|
| Remove County Official Term Limits Amendment | Local government; Term limits | Remove two term limit for county officers except the county treasurer |
|
67,717 (45%) |
83,138 (55%) |
|
| Repeal Provision on When Laws Take Effect Amendment | Legislature | Repeal constitutional language requiring new laws to take effect 90 days after the legislative session's adjournment |
|
79,940 (62%) |
47,978 (38%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1912 ballot measures
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