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Public Measure

Public Measure: A proposal to enact a new law or constitutional amendment that is placed on the ballot for approval or rejection by voters.

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A proposal to enact a new law or constitutional amendment that is placed on the ballot for approval or rejection by voters.

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Question. Any “question authorized or required by law to be submitted to the voters at an election.” Iowa Code §39.3(10).

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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