1955 Swiss tenant and consumer protection referendum

A referendum on tenant and consumer protection was held in Switzerland on 13 March 1955.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative "for the protection of tenants and consumers", which would prolong price controls.[1] Although the proposal was approved by a majority of voters, it was rejected by a majority of cantons,[1] so did not come into force. Voters also voted on a counterproposal, which was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]

Results

Proposal

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For392,58850.24627
Against381,13048.7713415
No answer7,7841.00
Blank votes16,515
Invalid votes5,675
Total803,69210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,447,18755.5
Source:Direct Democracy

Counter-proposal

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For317,93440.68738.5
Against449,08757.4612313.5
No answer14,4811.85
Blank votes16,515
Invalid votes5,675
Total803,69210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,447,18755.5
Source:Direct Democracy

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1916 ISBN 9783832956097
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