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Article V

Section 1m. Governor; 4-year term

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19791967

Summary: REPEAL SECTION

Election Date: 1979

Votes For Ratification: 533,620

Votes Against Ratification: 164,768

Percent for Ratification: 76%

Percent Against Ratification: 24%

Notes:

Source Text: Wisconsin, State Elections Board, state canvasses, 1970-1998, 2000-2012 Box 2

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Resolution: 1979 JR 3

19791967

Notwithstanding section 1, beginning with the general election in 1970 and every four years thereafter, there shall be elected a governor to hold office for a term of four years.

Summary: NEW SECTION: 4 year term for governor.

Election Date: 1967

Votes For Ratification: 534368

Votes Against Ratification: 310478

Percent for Ratification: 63%

Percent Against Ratification: 37%

Notes:

Source Text: WI Bd. State Canvassers, 1848-1978, Vol. 12, 457

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Resolution: 1967 JR 10