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Constitutional Convention
- When
- 1889-1889
- Where
- Idaho Territory
Governor Stevenson called for a convention in 1889, which approved a constitution in August and received voter approval in November.
In a bid for statehood, Governor Stevenson called for a constitutional convention in 1889. The convention approved a constitution on August 6, 1889. Voters approved the constitution on November 5, 1889. This document affirmed Idaho's status as part of the Confederation on an equal footing with other states.
Sources
- Idaho Territory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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