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or referendums
as in votes
an event in which the electorate votes for or against a law that deals with a specific issue
They are having a referendum so the public can decide the controversial issue.
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Recent Examples of referenda
While the island voted to remain French in referendums held in 1974 and 1976, neighboring Comoros has never recognized its sovereignty and continues to claim the archipelago as its own.
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Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Republicans could also wait and schedule referendums for elections in 2026.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Are there other types of referendums in Wisconsin?
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Can citizens bring forward referendums in Wisconsin?
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Unlike about half of other states, Wisconsin doesn't have a process where citizens can initiate statewide referendums.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Advisory referendums have also been held on the death penalty, gambling and gas tax increases, for example.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
The annexation occurred after referendums held days before which were organized by Russian occupation authorities but were denounced by the international community.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Why are municipalities turning to operating referendums?
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Republicans could also wait and schedule referendums for elections in 2026.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Are there other types of referendums in Wisconsin?
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Can citizens bring forward referendums in Wisconsin?
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Unlike about half of other states, Wisconsin doesn't have a process where citizens can initiate statewide referendums.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Advisory referendums have also been held on the death penalty, gambling and gas tax increases, for example.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
The annexation occurred after referendums held days before which were organized by Russian occupation authorities but were denounced by the international community.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Why are municipalities turning to operating referendums?
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Referenda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referenda. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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