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Proposition 5

California Statewide • 1912 •  Popular Referendum 

Failed

Result: 36.6% yes, 63.4% no

AI-generated plain-language summary

This referendum sought to repeal a recently enacted law that created the office of registrar of voters as a county position. A "yes" vote would have eliminated this new county office, while a "no" vote allowed the registrar of voters position to remain in place.

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