A two-part referendum was held in Switzerland on 23 May 1875.[1] A new federal law establishing and certifying civil status and marriage was narrowly approved, whilst a new federal law on suffrage was narrowly rejected.[1]
Background
This was the first optional referendum held in the country, as all previous referendums had been mandatory referendums.[2] Whilst obligatory referendums required both a majority of voters and a majority of cantons in favour, optional referendums required only a majority of the public vote.[3]
Results
Federal law on the establishment of civil status and marriage
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
213,199 |
51.0
|
| Against |
205,069 |
49.0
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
|
–
|
| Total |
418,268 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
|
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
Federal law on suffrage
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
202,583 |
49.4
|
| Against |
207,263 |
50.6
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
|
–
|
| Total |
409,846 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
|
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, pp1901-1902
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891