1913 Swiss disease control referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
169,012
|
60.32%
|
| No
|
111,163
|
39.68%
|
| Valid votes
|
280,175
|
92.10%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
24,031
|
7.90%
|
| Total votes
|
304,206
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
844,175
|
36.04%
| |
A referendum on disease control was held in Switzerland on 4 May 1913.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending two articles of the constitution, 31 II, lit d and 69, which covered the control of human and animal diseases.[1] It was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.
Background
The referendum was a mandatory referendum,[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 |
169,012 |
60.3 |
15 |
5 |
17.5
|
| Against |
111,163 |
39.7 |
4 |
1 |
4.5
|
| Blank votes |
16,409 |
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Invalid votes |
7,622 |
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Total |
304,206 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
844,175 |
36.0 |
– |
– |
–
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891