Swiss referendums, 1958

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Seven referendums were held in Switzerland during 1958.[1] The first was held on 26 January on a popular initiative "against the abuse of economic power", concerning unfair competition, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 11 May on the federal budget, and was approved by voters.[1] The third and fourth were held on 6 July on introducing a new section 27ter to the constitution concerning films, and a petition to improve the road network, both of which were approved.[1] The fifth referendum was held on 26 October on instituting a 44-hour working week, and was rejected by voters.[1] The final two were held on 7 December on a constitutional amendment on gambling and approving a treaty with Italy on a hydroelectric power scheme on the River Spöl, with both approved.[1]

Results

January: Unfair competition

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For197,29725.9000
Against550,32274.119622
Blank votes17,409
Invalid votes1,365
Total761,39310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,469,85351.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

May: Federal budget

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For419,26554.615517.5
Against348,90545.4414.5
Blank votes13,480
Invalid votes1,292
Total782,94210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,471,22153.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

July: Constitutional amendment on films

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For362,80661.318520.5
Against229,43338.7111.5
Blank votes30,285
Invalid votes1,039
Total623,56310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,472,82842.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

July: Road network improvements

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For515,39685.018621
Against91,23815.0101
Blank votes17,024
Invalid votes935
Total624,59310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,472,82842.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

October: 44-hour working week

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For315,79035.0010.5
Against586,81865.019521.5
Blank votes9,112
Invalid votes1,613
Total913,33310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,476,96361.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Constitutional amendment on gambling

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For392,62059.918520.5
Against262,90540.1111.5
Blank votes26,268
Invalid votes1,143
Total682,93610019622
Registered voters/turnout1,477,04346.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Hydroelectric power treaty with Italy

Choice Votes %
For501,17075.2
Against165,47324.8
Blank votes17,612
Invalid votes1,178
Total685,433100
Registered voters/turnout1,477,04346.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1917 ISBN 9783832956097
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