1944 Swiss unfair competition referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
343,648
|
52.92%
|
| No
|
305,770
|
47.08%
|
| Valid votes
|
649,418
|
96.29%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
25,051
|
3.71%
|
| Total votes
|
674,469
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
1,324,498
|
50.92%
| |
A referendum on unfair competition was held in Switzerland on 29 October 1944.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new federal law on unfair competition.[1] The proposal was approved by 52.9% 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 |
343,648 |
52.9
|
| Against |
305,770 |
47.1
|
| Blank votes |
22,482 |
–
|
| Invalid votes |
2,569 |
–
|
| Total |
674,469 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
1,324,498 |
50.9
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1912 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891