1981 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1981.[1] The first was held on 5 April on a popular initiative "for a new policy on foreigners." Known as the "Mitenand Initiative", it was rejected by 84% of voters.[2] The next two referendums were held on 14 June on popular initiatives for gender equality and the protection of consumer rights, both of which were approved.[3] The final referendum was held on 29 November on prolonging the federal finance order, and was also approved.[3]

Results

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April: New policy on foreigners

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 252,531 16.2 0 0 0
Against 1,304,153 83.8 20 6 23
Blank votes 15,524
Invalid votes 2,292
Total 1,574,500 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 3,947,890 39.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

June: Gender equality

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 797,702 60.3 14 3 15.5
Against 525,885 39.7 6 3 7.5
Blank votes 17,312
Invalid votes 2,702
Total 1,343,601 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 3,958,455 33.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 858,012 65.5 18 4 20
Against 450,994 34.5 2 2 3
Blank votes 29,949
Invalid votes 2,605
Total 1,341,560 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 3,958,455 33.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Financial order

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 818,327 69.0 20 6 23
Against 368,508 31.0 0 0 0
Blank votes 18,598
Invalid votes 1,616
Total 1,207,049 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 3,976,769 30.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1927–1928 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1927
  3. ^ a b Nohlen & Stöver, p1928