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Proposition 23

California Statewide • 1914 •  Legislative Referendum 

Failed

Result: 45.0% yes, 55.0% no

AI-generated plain-language summary

This measure would have established a preferential voting system for California elections, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one candidate. The system would have applied to both primary and general elections, with winners determined through ranked-choice tabulation rather than simple plurality.

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