Article II.
Right of Suffrage

Section 7. General election

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19161884

General election

The general election for state, district, county and township officers in the year 1916 shall be held in the same month and on the same day as that fixed by the laws of the United States for the election of presidential electors, or of president and vice-president of the United States; and thereafter such election shall be held at such time as the general assembly may by law provide.

Summary: Consolidation of elections with federal elections

Election Date: November 7, 1916

Votes For Ratification: 265855

Votes Against Ratification: 135852

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 34%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1915 HJR 8

Effective Date Source:

19161884

General election

The general election for state, district, county, and township officers shall be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November.

Summary: Consolidating election dates to November

Election Date: November 4, 1884

Votes For Ratification: 89342

Votes Against Ratification: 14940

Percent for Ratification: 86%

Percent Against Ratification: 14%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1884 JR 13

Effective Date Source: