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1918 Swiss referendums
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Two referendums were held in Switzerland during 1918. The first was held on 2 June on introducing a direct federal tax, and was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.
Background
Both referendums were popular initiatives, The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton. Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.
Results
Federal tax
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | Votes | % | Full | Half | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For | 276,735 | 45.9 | 6 | 3 | 7.5 | ||
| Against | 325,814 | 54.1 | 13 | 3 | 14.5 | ||
| Blank votes | 4,332 | – | – | – | – | ||
| Invalid votes | 5,290 | – | – | – | – | ||
| **Total** | **612,171** | **100** | **19** | **6** | **22** | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 936,096 | 65.4 | – | – | – | ||
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Proportional representation
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | Votes | % | Full | Half | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For | 299,550 | 66.8 | 17 | 5 | 19.5 | ||
| Against | 149,035 | 33.2 | 2 | 1 | 2.5 | ||
| Blank votes | 8,892 | – | – | – | – | ||
| Invalid votes | 5,825 | – | – | – | – | ||
| **Total** | **463,304** | **100** | **19** | **6** | **22** | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 936,336 | 49.5 | – | – | – | ||
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
References
- [[Dieter Nohlen. Nohlen, D]] & Stöver, P (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1907 {{ISBN. 9783832956097
- The second was held on 13 October 1918 on introducing [[proportional representation]] for [[National Council of Switzerland. 1919 elections]].Nohlen & Stöver, p1886
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