1910 Swiss electoral system referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
240,305
|
47.54%
|
| No
|
265,194
|
52.46%
|
| Valid votes
|
505,499
|
98.44%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
8,035
|
1.56%
|
| Total votes
|
513,534
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
823,679
|
62.35%
| |
A referendum on the electoral system was held in Switzerland on 23 October 1910.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of introducing proportional representation for National Council elections.[1] Although the proposal was approved by a majority of cantons, it was rejected by 52.5% of voters.[1] This was the second such referendum, after the one in 1900 also failed. However, a third referendum on the same issue was held in 1918, and passed with 66.8% in favour.[1]
Background
The referendum was a public initiative,[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2]
Results
| Choice
|
Popular vote
|
Cantons
|
| Votes
|
%
|
Full
|
Half
|
Total
|
| For |
240,305 |
47.5 |
10 |
4 |
12
|
| Against |
265,194 |
52.5 |
9 |
2 |
10
|
| Blank votes |
6,064 |
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Invalid votes |
1,971 |
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Total |
513,534 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
823,679 |
62.3 |
– |
– |
–
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b c d e Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891