Article VII.
Elections

Section 2. General election day

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196719091874

General election day

The general election shall be held biennially on the Tuesday next following the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year, but the General Assembly may by law fix a different day, two-thirds of all the members of each House consenting thereto: Provided, That such election shall always be held in an even-numbered year.

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Election Date: May 16, 1967

Votes For Ratification: 1227214

Votes Against Ratification: 638361

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 34%

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Amendment Source: 1967 JR 5

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196719091874

General elections

The general election shall be held biennially on the Tuesday next following the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year, but the General Assembly may by law fix a different day, two-thirds of all the members of each House consenting thereto: Provided, That such election shall always be held in an even-numbered year.

Summary: Consolidation of elections

Election Date: November 2, 1909

Votes For Ratification: 168874

Votes Against Ratification: 140837

Percent for Ratification: 55%

Percent Against Ratification: 45%

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Amendment Source: 1909 JR 1

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196719091874

General elections

The general election shall be held annually on the Tuesday next following the first Monday of November, but the General Assembly may by law fix a different day, two-thirds of all the members of each House consenting thereto.

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