Swiss referendums, 1929

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Five referendums were held in Switzerland during 1929.[1] The first three were held on 3 March on the issues of grain supply (a proposal and counter-proposal) and a federal law on tariffs.[1] The counter-proposal to the grain supply question and the tariffs law were both approved.[1] The fourth and fifth referendums were held on 12 May on popular initiatives on road traffic and banning spirits.[1] Both were rejected by voters.[1]

Background

The grain supply, road traffic and spirits referendums were popular initiatives,[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2] The tariffs law question was an optional referendum,[1] requiring only a majority of voters in favour.[2]

Results

Grain supply

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For18,4872.7000
Against672,00497.319622
Blank votes15,926
Invalid votes9,446
Total720,98310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,071,93467.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Grain supply counterproposal

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For461,17666.818621
Against228,35733.1101
No answer9580.1
Blank votes15,926
Invalid votes9,446
Total715,86310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,071,93466.8
Source: Direct Democracy

Tariffs law

Choice Votes %
For454,53566.4
Against229,80133.6
Blank votes34,359
Invalid votes2,288
Total720,983100
Registered voters/turnout1,071,93467.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Road traffic initiative

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For248,35037.2223
Against420,08262.817419
Blank votes29,684
Invalid votes2,163
Total700,27910019622
Registered voters/turnout1,075,95065.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Spirits ban

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For226,79432.7010.5
Against467,72467.319521.5
Blank votes18,274
Invalid votes1,718
Total714,51010019622
Registered voters/turnout1,075,95066.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1910 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. 1 2 3 4 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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