1958 Swiss referendums

Seven referendums were held in Switzerland during 1958.[1] The first was held on 26 January on a popular initiative "against the abuse of economic power", concerning unfair competition, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 11 May on the federal budget, and was approved by voters.[1] The third and fourth were held on 6 July on introducing a new section 27ter to the constitution concerning films, and a petition to improve the road network, both of which were approved.[1] The fifth referendum was held on 26 October on instituting a 44-hour working week, and was rejected by voters.[1] The final two were held on 7 December on a constitutional amendment on gambling and approving a treaty with Italy on a hydroelectric power scheme on the River Spöl, with both approved.[1]

Results

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January: Unfair competition

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 197,297 25.9 0 0 0
Against 550,322 74.1 19 6 22
Blank votes 17,409
Invalid votes 1,365
Total 761,393 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,469,853 51.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

May: Federal budget

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 419,265 54.6 15 5 17.5
Against 348,905 45.4 4 1 4.5
Blank votes 13,480
Invalid votes 1,292
Total 782,942 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,471,221 53.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

July: Constitutional amendment on films

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 362,806 61.3 18 5 20.5
Against 229,433 38.7 1 1 1.5
Blank votes 30,285
Invalid votes 1,039
Total 623,563 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,472,828 42.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

July: Road network improvements

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 515,396 85.0 18 6 21
Against 91,238 15.0 1 0 1
Blank votes 17,024
Invalid votes 935
Total 624,593 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,472,828 42.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

October: 44-hour working week

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 315,790 35.0 0 1 0.5
Against 586,818 65.0 19 5 21.5
Blank votes 9,112
Invalid votes 1,613
Total 913,333 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,476,963 61.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Constitutional amendment on gambling

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 392,620 59.9 18 5 20.5
Against 262,905 40.1 1 1 1.5
Blank votes 26,268
Invalid votes 1,143
Total 682,936 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,477,043 46.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Hydroelectric power treaty with Italy

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Choice Votes %
For 501,170 75.2
Against 165,473 24.8
Blank votes 17,612
Invalid votes 1,178
Total 685,433 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,477,043 46.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1917 ISBN 9783832956097