referendum
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Rejecting the need for a referendum, officials have claimed a public consultation process through hearings and written submissions showed overwhelming support.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
It was the first time any nation state has undertaken a legislative referendum on population control, but it probably won’t be the last.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
The latest version of the study has been published just ahead of the 10 year anniversary of the referendum.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Some observers described the vote as a referendum on city leadership.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
In order to find out where women actually stood on the issue, in November 1895, Massachusetts conducted a nonbinding referendum.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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Election Lingo
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