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Proposition 8

California Statewide • 1918 •  Legislative Referendum 

Passed

Result: 62.8% yes, 37.2% no

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This measure required the University of California to use competitive bidding for contracts and established specific grounds under which the university could deny admission to prospective students. The measure passed with 62.8% voter approval in 1918.

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