1912 Swiss insurance referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
287,565
|
54.36%
|
| No
|
241,416
|
45.64%
|
| Valid votes
|
528,981
|
98.09%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
10,292
|
1.91%
|
| Total votes
|
539,273
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
839,212
|
64.26%
| |
A referendum on insurance was held in Switzerland on 4 February 1912.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal law on health and accident insurance.[1] The proposal was approved by 54.4% 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 |
287,565 |
54.4
|
| Against |
241,816 |
45.6
|
| Blank votes |
6,735 |
–
|
| Invalid votes |
3,557 |
–
|
| Total |
539,273 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
839,212 |
64.3
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891