2006 Referendum General Election Results

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* Unofficial Results *

Referendum: State Proposal - 06-2 (Barring Affirmative Action)

Popular Vote

Yes

2,141,010

57.92%

1,555,691

42.08%

Turnout

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Election Notes:

Description of Proposal 06-2: "The proposed constitutional amendment would:
Ban public institutions from using affirmative action programs that give preferential treatment to groups or individuals based on their race, gender, color, ethnicity or national origin for public employment, education or contracting purposes. Public institutions affected by the proposal include state government, local governments, public colleges and universities, community colleges and school districts.
Prohibit public institutions from discriminating against groups or individuals due to their gender, ethnicity, race, color or national origin. (A separate provision of the state constitution already prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin.)"

Demographic Data

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Source for Popular Vote data: Michigan Department of State. GENERAL ELECTION, Michigan Department of State (http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/06GEN/90000002.html) (accessed 18 Feb 2007)
Source for Population data: U.S. Census Bureau.

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