Reform Initiatives Voted Down

Voters in California, Ohio and New York State largely rejected ballot measures backed by reformers, while New Jersey voters created an office of lieutenant governor, according to an excellent Governing review of yesterday's results.

A quick recap:
  • In California, all four of Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneggerís (R) ìYear of Reformî ballot measures were defeated. The Los Angeles Times called the vote a "sharp repudiation" of the governor "that shattered his image as an agent of the popular will."
  • In Ohio, four reform ballot measures to change election laws and introduce non-partisan redistricting were soundly rejected. The Cleveland Plain Dealer says "an ambitious effort by opponents and widespread confusion over the complex issues combined to defeat the entire package."
  • In New York, voters rejected a proposal to give the legislature more power over designing the stateís budget. The New York Times reports the measure lost "by a wide margin."
  • In New Jersey, voters agreed to create a lieutenant governorship. The Newark Star Ledger notes the office will be official in 2010.


    November 9, 2005




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