1856 ballot measures
This page provides a list of statewide ballot measures that appeared before voters in 1856.
In the United States, a ballot measure is a law, issue, or question that appears on a statewide or local ballot for voters of that jurisdiction to decide.
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Historical Ballot Measure Factbooks
The inventory of statewide ballot measures is part of Ballotpedia's Historical Ballot Measure Factbooks, which document nearly 200 years of direct democracy in the United States. This ongoing research effort will provide an unparalleled resource for researchers, reporters, and voters on how ballot measures have evolved, the issues they've covered, and the role they have played in our civic life. Click here to access the state historical ballot measure factbooks.
List of ballot measures by state
Connecticut
See also: Connecticut 1856 ballot measures
October 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Judicial term limits; State executive powers and duties; State legislative authority; Impeachment rules | Establish a term length of eight years for judges of the supreme court of errors and the superior court, as well as a procedure for the governor and the General Assembly to impeach them |
| 7,290 (55%) | 6,062 (45%) |
Other years
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