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Here are the hot-ticket state questions that passed and failed in Tuesday's election

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TULSA - In addition to electing the 45th president, the state of Oklahoma had seven measures on the ballot. 

Theright to farm did not pass.

The measure would've allowed anyone the right to farm and ranch in the state. 

The increased sales tax to fund educationdid not pass.

The measure would've raised the state's sales tax one cent to raise teacher salaries and fund higher education, among other things. 

Theright to sell high-point beer and wine did pass. 

This will allow grocery stores to sell high-point beer and wine. In addition, liquor stores have the right to sell more than just alcohol. 

Criminal justice reform measures did pass. 

The possession of a limited amount of drugs will be a misdemeanor. And the dollar amount used to determine what is a misdemeanor versus a felony will also change. 

The measure also passes State Question 781 creating a fund to support mental health and substance abuse programs. 

You can find the results to the other measures below: 

Public resources for religious purposes doesn't pass here

Death penalty passes here

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