1936 Special Election Results
| MEASURE REFERENDUM: PORTLAND TRACTION FRANCHISE | TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED |
| YES | 39,036 |
| NO | 33,550 |
| MEASURE SPECIAL TAX FOR REDEEMING SCRIP/RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT | TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED |
| YES | 20,583 |
| NO | 49,044 |
| MEASURE SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR VALUATION OF NORTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY PROPERTY PRIOR TO VOTE REGARDING CITY AQCUISITION OF SYSTEM | TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED |
| YES | 5,645 |
| NO | 61,570 |