Wisconsin Question 2, Death Penalty Advisory Question (2006)

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Wisconsin Question 2

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Election date

November 7, 2006

Topic
Death penalty
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Advisory question
Origin

Varies



Wisconsin Question 2 was on the ballot as an advisory question in Wisconsin on November 7, 2006. It was approved.

A “yes” vote supported the enactment of the death penalty in first-degree intentional homicide convictions supported by DNA evidence.

A “no” vote opposed the enactment of the death penalty in first-degree intentional homicide convictions supported by DNA evidence.

Election results

Wisconsin Question 2

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

1,166,571 55.52%
No 934,508 44.48%
Results are officially certified.
Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Question 2 was as follows:

Should the death penalty be enacted in the state of Wisconsin for cases involving a person who is convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, if the conviction is supported by DNA evidence?

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.

Path to the ballot

A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Wisconsin State Legislature to place an advisory question on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 50 votes in the Wisconsin State Assembly and 17 votes in the Wisconsin State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Advisory questions do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

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