1925 Swiss referendums

Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1925.[1] The first was held on 24 May on a popular initiative calling for insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 25 October on a federal resolution on the settlement and residence of foreigners, and was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1] The third was held on 6 December on a federal resolution on insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was also approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]

Background

The May referendum was a popular initiative,[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 October and December referendums were both "obligatory" referendums, which also required a double majority.[2]

Results

May referendum

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For282,52742.0526
Against390,12958.014416
Blank votes13,577
Invalid votes2,169
Total688,40210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,008,86568.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

October referendum

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For382,38162.216518.5
Against232,27237.8313.5
Blank votes71,838
Invalid votes5,053
Total691,54410019622
Registered voters/turnout1,017,69268.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December referendum

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For410,98865.415316.5
Against217,48334.6435.5
Blank votes12,809
Invalid votes1,786
Total643,06610019622
Registered voters/turnout1,019,52263.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1909 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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