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Proposition 7

California Statewide • 1936 •  Initiative 

Failed

Result: 36.3% yes, 63.7% no

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This ballot measure would have established civil service systems for county and municipal government employees in California, creating merit-based hiring and job protection procedures. The measure failed with 36.3% of voters supporting it.

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