2008 Oregon Ballot Measure 61

Measure 61
Creates mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain theft, identity theft, forgery, drug, and burglary crimes.
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 848,901 48.90%
No 887,165 51.10%
Total votes 1,736,066 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 85.7%
Results by county
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon Ballot Measure 61 was an initiated state statute ballot measure that enacted law to create mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain theft, identity theft, forgery, drug, and burglary crimes.

The measure appeared on the November 4, 2008 general election ballot in Oregon, as did Measure 57 which dealt with similar issues, but in a different way. Measure 61 was narrowly rejected by little over 51% of Oregon voters. It was rejected by Benton, Hood River, Jackson, Lane, Lincoln, Multnomah, and Washington counties.

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