1926 Swiss grain supply referendum
A referendum on grain supply was held in Switzerland on 5 December 1926.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of adding article 23 bis to the constitution, which concerned grain supply.[1] The proposal was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
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Background
The referendum was a mandatory referendum,[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]
Results
Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
For | 366,507 | 49.6 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Against | 372,049 | 50.4 | 10 | 6 | 13 |
Blank votes | 11,378 | – | – | – | – |
Invalid votes | 2,300 | – | – | – | – |
Total | 752,234 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,034,547 | 72.7 | – | – | – |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
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References
- Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1909 ISBN 9783832956097
- Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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