1906 Swiss foodstuffs referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
245,397
|
62.58%
|
| No
|
146,760
|
37.42%
|
| Valid votes
|
392,157
|
97.21%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
11,260
|
2.79%
|
| Total votes
|
403,417
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
784,769
|
51.41%
| |
A referendum on foodstuffs was held in Switzerland on 10 June 1906.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new federal law concerning foodstuffs and basic commodities.[1] The proposal was approved by 62.6% of voters.[1]
Background
The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2]
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
245,397 |
62.6
|
| Against |
146,760 |
37.4
|
| Blank votes |
9,363 |
–
|
| Invalid votes |
1,897 |
–
|
| Total |
403,417 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
784,769 |
51.4
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891