1934 Swiss public order referendum
A referendum on public order was held in Switzerland on 11 March 1934.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal law on maintaining public order.[1] The proposal was rejected by 53.8% of voters.[1]
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Background
The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 419,399 | 46.2 |
| Against | 488,672 | 53.8 |
| Blank votes | 11,431 | – |
| Invalid votes | 2,682 | – |
| Total | 922,184 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,167,508 | 79.0 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
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References
- Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1911 ISBN 9783832956097
- Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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