Michigan State Constitution Ratification Question (April 1963)
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| Topic Constitutional language |
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| Type Constitutional convention referral |
Origin |
Michigan State Constitution Ratification Question was on the ballot as a constitutional convention referral in Michigan on April 1, 1963. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported adopting the revised state constitution. |
A “no” vote opposed adopting the revised state constitution. |
Election results
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Michigan State Constitution Ratification Question |
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810,860 | 50.23% | ||
| No | 803,436 | 49.77% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Constitution Ratification Question was as follows:
| “ | Shall the Revised Constitution be Adopted? | ” |
Path to the ballot
In 1961 and 1962, a state constitutional convention was held in Michigan. The convention referred a new state constitution, known as the Michigan Constitution of 1963, to the ballot for voters to decide.
See also
External links
- The State of Michigan, "Michigan Manual"
- The Herald-Palladium, "These are the 'Menus' for Monday's Voters," March 29, 1963
Footnotes
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