Primary definition
A proposal to repeal a law authorizing a bond that was previously enacted by a governing body, and that is placed on the ballot to be approved or rejected by voters.
Also known asbond issue referendum · bond election · bond vote · bond measure · bond proposal · bond authorization referendum · bond repeal referendum · bond rescission referendum
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A proposal to repeal a law authorizing a bond that was previously enacted by a governing body, and that is placed on the ballot to be approved or rejected by voters.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Bond Referendum. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/bond-referendum
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