1914 Swiss constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1914.[1] The proposed amendments of article 103 and the addition of article 114bis were approved by 62.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]
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Background
In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed 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]
Results
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 204,394 | 62.3 | 16 | 4 | 18 |
| Against | 123,431 | 37.7 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Blank votes | 33,104 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 14,048 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 374,977 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 851,082 | 44.1 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
References
- Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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