1929 Swiss referendums

Five referendums were held in Switzerland during 1929.[1] The first three were held on 3 March on the issues of grain supply (a proposal and counter-proposal) and a federal law on tariffs.[1] The counter-proposal to the grain supply question and the tariffs law were both approved.[1] The fourth and fifth referendums were held on 12 May on popular initiatives on road traffic and banning spirits.[1] Both were rejected by voters.[1]

Background

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The grain supply, road traffic and spirits referendums were popular initiatives,[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 tariffs law question was an optional referendum,[1] requiring only a majority of voters in favour.[2]

Results

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Grain supply

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 18,487 2.7 0 0 0
Against 672,004 97.3 19 6 22
Blank votes 15,926
Invalid votes 9,446
Total 720,983 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,071,934 67.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Grain supply counterproposal

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 461,176 66.8 18 6 21
Against 228,357 33.1 1 0 1
No answer 958 0.1
Blank votes 15,926
Invalid votes 9,446
Total 715,863 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,071,934 66.8
Source: Direct Democracy

Tariffs law

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Choice Votes %
For 454,535 66.4
Against 229,801 33.6
Blank votes 34,359
Invalid votes 2,288
Total 720,983 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,071,934 67.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Road traffic initiative

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 248,350 37.2 2 2 3
Against 420,082 62.8 17 4 19
Blank votes 29,684
Invalid votes 2,163
Total 700,279 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,075,950 65.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Spirits ban

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 226,794 32.7 0 1 0.5
Against 467,724 67.3 19 5 21.5
Blank votes 18,274
Invalid votes 1,718
Total 714,510 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,075,950 66.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1910 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ a b c d Nohlen & Stöver, p1891