1937 Swiss freemasonry referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
234,980
|
31.32%
|
| No
|
515,327
|
68.68%
|
| Valid votes
|
750,307
|
95.81%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
32,809
|
4.19%
|
| Total votes
|
783,116
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
1,187,637
|
65.94%
| |
A referendum on freemasonry was held in Switzerland on 28 November 1937.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative that would ban the practice.[1] The proposal was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
Background
The referendum was a popular 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 |
234,980 |
31.3 |
1 |
0 |
1
|
| Against |
515,327 |
68.7 |
18 |
6 |
21
|
| Blank votes |
30,578 |
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Invalid votes |
2,231 |
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Total |
783,116 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
1,187,637 |
65.9 |
– |
– |
–
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1911 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891