1988 Initiative General Election Results

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Initiative: English as Official State Language

Popular Vote

Yes

829,617

61.15%

527,053

38.85%

Turnout

Maps

Pop. (m)

Election Notes:

The language appeared on the ballot as: “Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado Constitution to declare that the English language is the official language of the State of Colorado?”

Demographic Data

Election Data and Statistics:

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Data Sources:

Source for Popular Vote data: Colorado Secretary of State. Abstract of Votes Cast, Colorado Secretary of State (http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/pdf/1900-1999/1988AbstractBook.pdf) (accessed 28 Jun 2016)
Source for Population data: U.S. Census Bureau.

Results for and Individual County: