General Election: Direct Initiative, Referendum & Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Election Tabulations for the General Election: Direct Initiative, Referendum & Proposed Constitutional Amendments, held on November 6, 1973. Also includes local elections held on 1/29/1973, 3/19/1973, 4/17/1973, 5/23/1973 & 12/17/1973. Direct Initiative Question: "Shall an initiated bill 'AN ACT Creating the Power Authority of Maine' become law?"; Referendum Question No. 1: "Shall 'An Act Providing for a State Lottery' become law?"; Referendum Question No. 2: "Shall the State provide for the acquisition of real property for state parks by issuing bonds in the amount of $3,000,000?"; Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1: "Shall the Constitution be amended as proposed by a resolution of the Legislature providing for regulation of municipal borrowing by the Legislature?"; Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2: "Shall the Constitution be amended as proposed by a resolution of the Legislature clarifying the status of bills presented to the Governor and time the Legislature adjourns?"