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referendum

[ref-uh-ren-duhm] / ˌrɛf əˈrɛn dəm /
NOUN
popular vote on matter
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Perhaps this was a conclusion the court could have arrived at before allowing an expensive statewide referendum to proceed.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

The state reportedly spent about $5 million administering the special election, while outside groups poured nearly $100 million into campaigns surrounding the referendum.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

A bill was submitted to parliament in March that seeks to set out how a referendum should be organised.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

On Monday the Washington Supreme Court ruled the state’s new millionaires tax can’t be challenged by voter referendum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The antis encouraged women not to vote in the referendum.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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