Minnesota Election Trends Project

November 5, 1918

Total votes cast: Men 57,414 (of whom 469 soldiers & sailors); Women 18,713.

Proposal to issue $2,000,000 in interest bearing certificates of indebtedness in order to acquire and operate public markets for the sale of foodstuffs. A simple majority was required for passage.

Ward	For	Against
1	1022	627
2	1943	900
3	3151	1434
4	2631	1394
5	2534	1091
6	824	335
7	2921	1004
8	4386	2612
9	2557	992
10	2383	910
11	1802	606
12	3128	875
13	3454	2080
Total	32,736	14,860

Referendum passed.

Shall the City of Minneapolis acquire, own and operate public markets for the sale of foodstuffs? A simple majority was required for passage.

Ward	For	Against
1	1200	558
2	2123	838
3	3494	1314
4	3027	1395
5	2740	1009
6	955	309
7	3107	1047
8	4769	2583
9	3022	1037
10	2668	796
11	2024	553
12	3456	779
13	3732	2020
Total	36,317	14,238

Referendum passed.