1940 Referendum General Election Results

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Referendum: Liquor Referendum

Popular Vote

Yes (Dry)

189,361

59.23%

No (Wet)

130,366

40.77%

Turnout

Maps

Pop. (m)

Election Notes:

"Are you in favor of discontinuing the legal of sale intoxicating liquors, wines, beers, or other intoxicating beverages, and the imposition of new taxes to replace the lost revenues as a result of repeal of present liquor laws?"

Demographic Data

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Source for Popular Vote data: University of Alabam. Southern Primaries and Elections, 1920-1949, University of Alabam (http://) (accessed 09 Feb 2024)
Source for Population data: U.S. Census Bureau.

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