Utah 1992 Light Rail Referendum:
Analysis of Political Contributions
HIGHLIGHTS
- The pro-rail campaign $55 for each $1 spent by the anti-rail campaign.
- Polls shortly before the election indicated a 63-37 pro-rail rating.
- In the election the anti-rail side prevailed 58-42.
- 80 percent of the pro-rail contributions were from potential rail vendors and consultants.
- 54 percent of the pro-rail contributions were from outside Utah.
- One percent of the pro-rail contributions were from individuals in Utah.
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Political Contributions & Election Results
Salt Lake County Referendum: November 1992 |
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Contributions |
Percentage of
Contributions |
Vote |
| Pro-Light Rail Campaign |
$496,000 |
98% |
42% |
| Anti-Light Rail Campaign |
$9,000 |
2% |
58% |
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Political Contributions to the Pro-Light Rail Campaign
Salt Lake County Referendum: November 1992 |
| Category of Contributors |
Total |
Outside
Utah |
Utah |
| Consultants & Vendors |
$394,000 |
$254,000 |
$140,000 |
| Other Businesses |
$96,000 |
$0 |
$96,000 |
| Individuals |
$6,000 |
$1,000 |
$5,000 |
| Total |
$496,000 |
$255,000 |
$241,000 |
| Analysis of Salt Lake County contribution data |
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