Minnesota Election Trends
November 6, 1979
Referendum 79
On a 3-year term for the Chief of Police (51% needed for passage).
Ward
For
Against
1
5166
1862
2
5685
1623
3
3073
1254
4
5151
1941
5
2770
894
6
3672
1038
7
7097
1828
8
4491
1246
9
4450
1376
10
5303
1399
11
7494
2122
12
6368
2191
13
7542
2236
Total
68,162
21,010
Referendum adopted.
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