Minnesota Election Trends Project

May 9, 1927

Referendum No. 3

On amending sections of the City Charter affecting building regulations. Three-fifths majority needed for passage (not voting was counted as a No vote).

Ward	For	Against
1	1852	917
2	2922	787
3	5526	1576
4	3859	758
5	3103	560
6	889	334
7	5840	1281
8	8593	1348
9	4284	1388
10	5217	1532
11	2274	686
12	7053	1713
13	10,946	1784
Total	62,358	14,664

Referendum passed.

June 13, 1927

Referendum No. 4

Proposal to add power to the Board of Estimate & Taxation. Three-fifths majority needed for passage (not voting was counted as a No vote).

Ward	For	Against
1	1755	1414
2	3033	1079
3	5176	2905
4	4437	1390
5	3484	1128
6	703	609
7	5562	2493
8	9784	2394
9	4081	2457
10	4972	2933
11	2037	1236
12	6542	3379
13	12,913	2804
Total	64,499	26,221

Referendum passed.