1906 Swiss foodstuffs referendum

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A referendum on foodstuffs was held in Switzerland on 10 June 1906.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new federal law concerning foodstuffs and basic commodities.^[1] The proposal was approved by 62.6% of voters.^[1]

10 June 1906

Federal law on the movement of food and everyday objects

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	245,397	62.58%
No	146,760	37.42%
Valid votes	392,157	97.21%
Invalid or blank votes	11,260	2.79%
Total votes	403,417	100.00%
Registered voters/turnout	784,769	51.41%

Background

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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

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Choice	Votes	%
For	245,397	62.6
Against	146,760	37.4
Blank votes	9,363	–
Invalid votes	1,897	–
Total	403,417	100
Registered voters/turnout	784,769	51.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891