Minnesota Election Trends Project

November 8, 1983

Referendum 96

Proposal to require every candidate for Mayor and Alderman to run in the primary election for that office, instead of in a party primary (51% needed for passage).

Ward	For	Against
1	2871	1064
2	1858	898
3	1706	656
4	2920	1115
5	1511	619
6	2579	1330
7	2109	1374
8	2656	1069
9	2225	804
10	4097	1941
11	4697	2107
12	3629	1180
13	4696	2247
Total	37,566	16,404

Referendum adopted.

Referendum 97

Proposal to change the title "Alderman" to "Council Member" (51% needed for passage).

Ward	For	Against
1	2520	1385
2	2023	737
3	1469	884
4	2437	1550
5	1546	570
6	2892	1048
7	2639	865
8	2738	995
9	2120	936
10	4541	1552
11	4802	2007
12	3237	1600
13	4787	2218
Total	37,751	16,347

Referendum approved.