Ohio Prohibition of Alcohol Referendum (1920)

Ohio Prohibition of Alcohol Referendum
	Election date; November 2, 1920
	Topic; Alcohol
	Status; Approved
Type; Veto referendum	Origin; Citizens

Ohio Prohibition of Alcohol Referendum was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Ohio on November 2, 1920. It was approved.

A “yes” vote supported establishing the state prohibition of alcohol and providing for the enforcement of such prohibition.

A “no” vote opposed establishing the state prohibition of alcohol and providing for the enforcement of such prohibition.

Election results[edit]

Ohio Prohibition of Alcohol Referendum
Result	Votes	Percentage
Yes	1,062,470	57.91%
No	772,329	42.09%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Prohibition of Alcohol Referendum was as follows:

“

House Bill No. 620, Passed by the General Assembly of Ohio and Ordered Referred to the Electors of the State.

Shall House Bill No. 620 be approved as passed by the General Assembly January 26, 1920, approved by the governor, February 16, 1920, and filed with the Secretary of State, February 17, 1920.

To prohibit the liquor traffic and to provide the administration and enforcement of such prohibition and repeal certain sections of the General Code.

”

Path to the ballot[edit]

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Ohio

A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.

In Ohio, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 6% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. Signatures for veto referendums are due 90 days after the targeted law is signed. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.

Footnotes[edit]

External links[edit]

Youngstown Vindicator, "Sample Ballot," November 1, 1920

Ohio Prohibition of Alcohol Referendum

Election date November 2, 1920
Topic Alcohol
Status Approved
Type Veto referendum	Origin Citizens

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