Ballot questions across the US
Here are the results of 51 key ballot questions being decided across the United States on Nov. 7, 2006. Winners declared by the Associated Press are denoted by a check mark ( ); (i) denotes an incumbent.
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ARIZONA |
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| Proposition 103 -- English Language |
Designates English as the official language of the state.
2,208 of 2,209 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
849,772 |
74% |
| No |
295,632 |
26% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposition 200 -- Voter Reward |
After each general election, awards $1 million to a randomly chosen voter.
2,208 of 2,209 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
750,709 |
66% |
| Yes |
380,562 |
34% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposition 202 -- Minimum Wage |
Raises the minimum wage and ties it to inflation.
2,208 of 2,209 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
756,144 |
66% |
| No |
393,393 |
34% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposition 107 -- Gay Marriage |
Defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman.
2,208 of 2,209 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
585,885 |
51% |
| Yes |
553,311 |
49% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposition 201 -- Smoke Free |
This health industry version of Proposition 206 prohibits smoking in most public places.
2,208 of 2,209 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
623,770 |
54% |
| No |
527,797 |
46% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposition 206 -- Nonsmoker Protection |
The tobacco industry alternative to Proposition 201, it prohibits smoking in most public places except bars.
2,208 of 2,209 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
655,492 |
57% |
| Yes |
488,210 |
43% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposition 207 -- Eminent Domain |
Prohibits the use of eminent domain for private use and requires compensation.
2,208 of 2,209 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
732,177 |
65% |
| No |
391,716 |
35% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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CALIFORNIA |
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| Proposition 86 -- Cigarette Tax |
Creates a $2.60-per-pack surtax on cigarettes with funds going to hospitals.
25,090 of 25,092 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
3,515,584 |
52% |
| No |
3,418,156 |
52% |
| Yes |
3,233,296 |
48% |
| Yes |
3,096,043 |
48% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposition 85 -- Notify Parent |
Requires a waiting period and parental notification for abortions by minors.
25,090 of 25,092 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
3,600,161 |
54% |
| Yes |
3,054,210 |
46% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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COLORADO |
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| Referendum I -- Partner Benefits |
Establishes domestic partnerships, giving same-sex couples legal rights of marriage.
3,102 of 3,161 precincts -- 98% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
727,433 |
53% |
| Yes |
641,443 |
47% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Amendment 42 -- Minimum Wage |
Increases the minimum wage and ties it to inflation.
3,102 of 3,161 precincts -- 98% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
725,700 |
53% |
| No |
646,935 |
47% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Amendment 43 -- Marriage |
Defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman.
3,097 of 3,161 precincts -- 98% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
768,700 |
56% |
| No |
612,155 |
44% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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FLORIDA |
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| Amendment 4 -- Tobacco Settlement |
Requires state to use tobacco settlement money for tobacco education programs.
6,943 of 6,950 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
2,749,996 |
61% |
| No |
1,765,888 |
39% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Amendment 8 -- Eminent Domain |
Prohibits the use of eminent domain to take land for private use.
6,943 of 6,950 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
3,008,100 |
69% |
| No |
1,349,798 |
31% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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GEORGIA |
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| Amendment 1 -- Eminent Domain |
Prohibits the use of eminent domain to take land for private use.
2,889 of 3,293 precincts -- 88% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
1,444,769 |
83% |
| No |
305,377 |
17% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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IDAHO |
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| Amendment SJR107 -- Tobacco |
Creates a restricted endowment fund from tobacco settlement money.
933 of 952 precincts -- 98% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
225,424 |
58% |
| No |
161,246 |
42% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposition 2 -- Eminent Domain |
Restricts the use of eminent domain for private use and requires compensation.
933 of 952 precincts -- 98% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
328,527 |
76% |
| Yes |
103,238 |
24% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Amendment HJR2 -- Defines Marriage |
Defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman.
933 of 952 precincts -- 98% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
275,686 |
63% |
| No |
159,892 |
37% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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MICHIGAN |
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| Proposal 4 -- Eminent Domain |
Prohibits the use of eminent domain to take land for private use.
5,681 of 5,681 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
2,909,377 |
80% |
| No |
722,395 |
20% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposal 2 -- Affirmative Action |
Prohibits state universities from discriminating against individuals based on their race.
5,681 of 5,681 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
2,137,574 |
58% |
| No |
1,552,459 |
42% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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MISSOURI |
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| Amendment 3 -- Tobacco Tax |
Requires the state to increase the tax per cigarette and use the revenue for healthcare and tobacco prevention programs.
3,672 of 3,746 precincts -- 98% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
1,066,821 |
51% |
| Yes |
1,005,057 |
49% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Amendment 2 -- Stem Cell |
Permits stem cell research.
3,672 of 3,746 precincts -- 98% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
1,059,202 |
51% |
| No |
1,013,850 |
49% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Proposition B -- Minimum Wage |
Increases the minimum wage and ties it to inflation.
3,672 of 3,746 precincts -- 98% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
1,557,465 |
76% |
| No |
495,180 |
24% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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MONTANA |
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| Initiative 151 -- Minimum Wage |
Raises the minimum wage and ties it to inflation.
866 of 867 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
283,258 |
73% |
| No |
106,777 |
27% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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NEVADA |
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| Question 2 -- Property Rights |
Prohibits the use of eminent domain to take land for private use.
1,912 of 1,913 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
352,558 |
63% |
| Yes |
309,268 |
54% |
| No |
297,875 |
52% |
| Yes |
274,828 |
48% |
| No |
264,615 |
46% |
| No |
206,143 |
37% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Question 6 -- Minimum Wage |
Increases the minimum wage and ties it to inflation.
1,912 of 1,913 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
394,058 |
69% |
| No |
179,388 |
31% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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NEW HAMPSHIRE |
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| Question 1 -- Curb Eminent Domain |
Prohibits the use of eminent domain to take land for private use.
301 of 301 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
315,770 |
86% |
| No |
51,434 |
14% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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NORTH DAKOTA |
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| Measure 2 -- Property Rights |
Prohibits the use of eminent domain to take land for private use.
567 of 567 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
136,897 |
68% |
| No |
65,690 |
32% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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OHIO |
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| Amendment 4 -- Smoke Less |
No-smoking measure sponsored by the tobacco industry that would allow smoking in bars.
11,193 of 11,193 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
2,475,797 |
64% |
| Yes |
1,367,921 |
36% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Initiative 5 -- SmokeFree Work |
Bans smoking in public places.
11,115 of 11,193 precincts -- 99% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
2,234,528 |
58% |
| No |
1,586,314 |
42% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Amendment 2 -- Minimum Wage |
Increases the minimum wage and ties it to inflation.
11,193 of 11,193 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
2,080,648 |
56% |
| No |
1,622,772 |
44% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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OREGON |
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| Measure 39 -- Eminent Domain |
Prohibits the use of eminent domain to take land for private use.
827 of 1,000 precincts -- 83% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
718,605 |
67% |
| No |
356,467 |
33% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Measure 43 -- Parental Notification |
Requires a waiting period and parental notification for abortion by minors.
831 of 1,000 precincts -- 83% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
606,659 |
55% |
| Yes |
504,689 |
45% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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SOUTH CAROLINA |
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| Amendment 5 -- Eminent Domain |
Prohibits the use of eminent domain for private use.
2,059 of 2,059 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
871,607 |
86% |
| No |
141,666 |
14% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Amendment 1 -- Define Marriage |
Defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman.
2,059 of 2,059 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
815,601 |
78% |
| No |
229,632 |
22% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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SOUTH DAKOTA |
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| Amendment E -- Judicial Liability |
Allows a special grand jury to fine or jail elected officials, juries, judges, and prosecutors for judicial decisions they make.
818 of 818 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
291,542 |
89% |
| Yes |
202,960 |
61% |
| No |
130,586 |
39% |
| Yes |
35,638 |
11% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Referendum 6 -- Abortion Ban |
Approve ban on abortion passed by Legislature.
818 of 818 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| No |
185,934 |
56% |
| Yes |
148,664 |
44% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Amendment C -- Define Marriage |
Defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman.
818 of 818 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
172,237 |
52% |
| No |
160,756 |
48% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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TENNESSEE |
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| Amendment 1 -- Define Marriage |
Defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman.
2,329 of 2,330 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
1,417,315 |
81% |
| No |
326,335 |
19% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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VIRGINIA |
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| Amendment 1 -- Define Marriage |
Defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman.
2,409 of 2,411 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
1,325,668 |
57% |
| No |
1,003,967 |
43% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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WISCONSIN |
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| Referendum 2 -- Death Penalty |
Institutes death penalty for first-degree intentional homicide.
3,597 of 3,597 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
1,163,163 |
56% |
| No |
932,286 |
44% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
| Referendum 1 -- Same-Sex Marriage Ban |
Defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman.
3,597 of 3,597 precincts -- 100% |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Pct. |
| Yes |
1,260,554 |
59% |
| No |
861,554 |
41% |
Last updated: 12:51 PM
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