1907 Swiss armed forces referendum

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1907 Swiss armed forces referendum
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3 November 1907

Military Organization of the Swiss Confederation
Results
Choice
Votes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes329,95355.22%
Light brown x.svgNo267,60544.78%
Valid votes597,55898.94%
Invalid or blank votes6,3731.06%
Total votes603,931100.00%
Registered voters/turnout808,91674.66%

A referendum on the armed forces was held in Switzerland on 3 November 1907. [1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the organisation of the federal armed forces. [1] The proposal was approved by 55% of voters. [1]

Contents

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

ChoiceVotes%
For329,95355.22
Against267,60544.78
Total597,558100.00
Valid votes597,55898.94
Invalid votes2,8070.46
Blank votes3,5660.59
Total votes603,931100.00
Registered voters/turnout808,91674.66
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN   9783832956097
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891