1971 Swiss referendums

Three referendums were held in Switzerland in 1971.[1] The first was held on 7 February on introducing women's suffrage at the federal level, and was approved by 66% of voters. The second and third were held on 6 June on a constitutional amendment to introduce the human right to a non-hazardous environment and a federal resolution on federal finances. In the first referendum in which women were allowed to vote, both were approved by voters.[1]

Results

February: Women's suffrage

Women's suffrage vote results
Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For621,10965.714315.5
Against323,88234.3536.5
Blank votes8,600
Invalid votes1,730
Total955,32110019622
Registered voters/turnout1,654,70857.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

June: Constitutional amendment

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For1,222,93192.719622
Against96,3597.3000
Blank votes28,252
Invalid votes2,066
Total1,349,60810019622
Registered voters/turnout3,565,43537.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

June: Federal finances

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For930,87872.719622
Against348,70227.3000
Blank votes64,306
Invalid votes2,477
Total1,346,36310019622
Registered voters/turnout3,565,43537.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1920 ISBN 9783832956097
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