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Proposition 8

California Statewide • 1938 •  Legislative Referendum 

Failed

Result: 25.6% yes, 74.4% no

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This 1938 California ballot measure would have changed how state funds were distributed to local political subdivisions such as counties, cities, and school districts. The measure failed with only 25.6% of voters supporting the proposed reapportionment system.

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