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The 2008 ballot measure election is history

In 2008, 174 statewide ballot propositions were voted on in 37 different states, including 153 ballot measures that appeared on the November 4 ballot.

Altogether, 104 propositions were approved and 70 defeated for a win/loss ratio of about 60%. Initiated measures had a lower approval rating--only about 40% of initiatives were approved.

See 2008 ballot measures that won, 2008 ballot measures that lost, election results for all ballot measures.

Featured article: Prop 8 lawsuits.

Six lawsuits seeking to invalidate Proposition 8 have been filed since the vote on Prop 8 was held on November 4. The California Supreme Court announced on November 19 that it will judicially review Proposition 8. The court declined to order that Proposition 8 not go into effect during this period of review. Oral arguments in the case are expected to be heard in March 2009... more.


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