referendum
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The state reportedly spent about $5 million administering the special election, while outside groups poured nearly $100 million into campaigns surrounding the referendum.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
He has argued the elections amount to a referendum on the prime minister's leadership.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
On Monday the Washington Supreme Court ruled the state’s new millionaires tax can’t be challenged by voter referendum.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Alliance for Tourism, Jobs and Progress needed about 93,000 signatures to qualify the referendum for the ballot, but fell short by about 9,000, according to the city clerk.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He stated that if the referendum was defeated, he would resign from office.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing referendum
Election Lingo
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