1927 Swiss referendum

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A double referendum was held in Switzerland on 15 May 1927. [1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending article 30 of the constitution and a federal law on car and bicycle traffic. [1] The constitutional amendment was approved by voters, whilst the traffic law was rejected. [1]

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Background

The constitutional question 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] The traffic law question was an optional referendum, [1] and required only a majority of voters. [2]

Results

Constitutional amendment

ChoicePopular voteCantons
Votes%FullHalfTotal
For334,20662.618621
Against199,30537.4100
Blank votes39,566
Invalid votes1,137
Total574,21410019622
Registered voters/turnout1,038,13655.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Traffic law

ChoiceVotes%
For230,28740.1
Against343,38759.9
Blank votes25,652
Invalid votes1,275
Total600,601100
Registered voters/turnout1,038,13659.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1909–1910 ISBN   9783832956097
  2. 1 2 3 4 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891