1907 Swiss armed forces referendum|
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Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
329,953
|
55.22%
|
| No
|
267,605
|
44.78%
|
| Valid votes
|
597,558
|
98.94%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
6,373
|
1.06%
|
| Total votes
|
603,931
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
808,916
|
74.66%
| |
A referendum on the armed forces was held in Switzerland on 3 November 1907.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the organisation of the federal armed forces.[1] The proposal was approved by 55% 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 | 329,953 | 55.22 |
| Against | 267,605 | 44.78 |
| Total | 597,558 | 100.00 |
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| Valid votes | 597,558 | 98.94 |
|---|
| Invalid votes | 2,807 | 0.46 |
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| Blank votes | 3,566 | 0.59 |
|---|
| Total votes | 603,931 | 100.00 |
|---|
| Registered voters/turnout | 808,916 | 74.66 |
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| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ a b c d Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891