1969 Swiss referendums

Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1969.[1] The first was held on 1 June on a federal law on the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, and was rejected by 66% of voters.[1] The second was held on 14 September 1969 on an amendment to the constitution regarding land law, and was approved by 56% of voters.[1]

Results

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June: Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology

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Choice Votes %
For 179,765 34.5
Against 341,548 65.5
Blank votes 28,246
Invalid votes 1,033
Total 550,592 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,623,226 33.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

September: Constitutional amendment on land law

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 286,282 55.9 17 5 19.5
Against 225,536 44.1 2 1 2.5
Blank votes 22,977
Invalid votes 1,035
Total 535,830 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,626,593 32.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1919 ISBN 9783832956097