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A referendum on a law on public sector pensions was held in Liechtenstein on 15 June 2014. [1]
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A referendum on a law on public sector pensions was held in Liechtenstein on 15 June 2014. [1]
| Question | For | Against | Invalid/ blank votes | Total | Registered voters | Turnout | ||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | |||||
| Pensionskasse Win-Win | 5,678 | 43.9 | 7,253 | 56.1 | 759 | 13,690 | 19,448 | 70.4 |
| Win-Win 50 | 6,647 | 49.7 | 6,721 | 50.3 | 322 | |||
| Source: Liechtenstein Government | ||||||||
Some voters voted yes to both options, but highlighted a preference for one of them.
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| Pensionskasse Win-Win | 893 | 19.4 |
| Win-Win 50 | 3,710 | 80.6 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 987 | – |
| Total | 5,590 | 100 |
| Source: Liechtenstein Government | ||
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