1928 Swiss referendums

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Two referendums were held in Switzerland during 1928. [1] The first was held on 20 May, asking voters whether they approved of amending article 44 of the constitution regarding measures against foreign infiltrators, and was approved by a majority of voters and cantons. [1] The second was held on 2 December, asking voters whether they approved of the "Kursaalspiele" popular initiative on gambling, and was also approved. [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 gambling question was a "popular initiative", [1] which also required a double majority. [2]

Results

Constitutional amendment

ChoicePopular voteCantons
Votes%FullHalfTotal
For316,25070.717519.5
Against131,21529.3212.5
Blank votes26,688
Invalid votes1,238
Total475,39110019622
Registered voters/turnout1,050,68345.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Gambling initiative

ChoicePopular voteCantons
Votes%FullHalfTotal
For296,39551.913314.5
Against274,52848.1637.5
Blank votes20,248
Invalid votes1,678
Total592,84910019622
Registered voters/turnout1,067,75455.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1910 ISBN   9783832956097
  2. 1 2 3 4 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891