2008 Referendum General Election Results

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Referendum: Initiative Measure 1029 (Eldercare)

Popular Vote

Yes

2,113,773

72.53%

800,733

27.47%

Turnout

Maps

Election Notes:

Initiative Measure No. 1029 concerns long-term care services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. This measure would require long-term care workers to be certified as home care aides based on an examination, with exceptions; increase training and criminal background check requirements; and establish disciplinary standards and procedures.

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Source for Popular Vote data: Washington Secretary of State. November 4, 2008 General Election, Washington Secretary of State (http://vote.wa.gov/Elections/WEI/ResultsByCounty.aspx?ElectionID=26&RaceID=101373&CountyCode=%20&JurisdictionTypeID=-2&R) (accessed 22 Feb 2009)
Source for Population data: U.S. Census Bureau.

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