1975 Liechtenstein referendums

Two referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1975.[1] The first was held on 2 March on reducing the amount of money distributed to local councils (which had been approved by a 1970 referendum) and was rejected by 56.8% of voters.[1] The second was held on 30 November on amending article 46 of the constitution (concerning elections and composition of the Landtag) and was rejected by 50.3% of voters, a margin of 22 votes.[1]

1975 Liechtenstein local authorities referendum
2 March 1975
Referendum on reducing the amount of money distributed to local councils
LocationLiechtenstein
Results
Response
 Votes %
Yes 1,565 43.17%
No 2,060 56.83%
Valid votes 3,625 96.54%
Invalid or blank votes 130 3.46%
Total votes 3,755 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 4,650 80.75%
1975 Liechtenstein constitutional referendum
30 November 1975
Referendum on amending article 46 of the constitution
LocationLiechtenstein
Results
Response
 Votes %
Yes 1,965 49.72%
No 1,987 50.28%
Valid votes 3,952 96.91%
Invalid or blank votes 126 3.09%
Total votes 4,078 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 4,717 86.45%
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Results

Reducing the amount of money distributed to local authorities
Choice Votes %
For1,56543.2
Against2,06056.8
Invalid/blank votes130–
Total3,755100
Registered voters/turnout4,65080.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Amendment of Article 46 of the constitution
Choice Votes %
For1,96549.7
Against1,98750.3
Invalid/blank votes126–
Total4,078100
Registered voters/turnout4,71786.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References
  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1174 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
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