1878 ballot measures
This page provides a list of statewide ballot measures that appeared before voters in 1878.
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
Illinois
See also: Illinois 1878 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage and Ditches Amendment | Eminent domain policy; Water irrigation policy; Land use and development policy | It proposed to allow landowners to create districts to construct drains and levees where needed. It allowed the power of eminent domain to be used to secure property for constructing levees or drains. |
| 295,960 (83%) | 60,081 (17%) |
Michigan
See also: Michigan 1878 ballot measures
April 1
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerks of Courts Amendment | State judiciary | Establish regulations relating to clerks of the courts |  | 30,313 (47%) | 34,712 (53%) | |
| Stockholder Liability for Corporations Amendment | Business regulations | Amend the liability amount for stockholders of corporations | | 24,770 (37%) | 42,064 (63%) |
Other years
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