1971 Liechtenstein women's suffrage referendum|
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|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
1,816
|
48.91%
|
| No
|
1,897
|
51.09%
|
| Valid votes
|
3,713
|
98.62%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
52
|
1.38%
|
| Total votes
|
3,765
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
4,383
|
85.9%
| |
A referendum on the introduction of women's suffrage was held in Liechtenstein on 28 February 1971.[1] Voting was restricted to men, and resulted in a majority against its introduction. Voter turnout was 85.6%.[2] Following the referendum, some women demonstrated in Vaduz and other towns, booing male pedestrians and carrying signs bearing the slogan "Men of Liechtenstein: Where's your virility".[3]
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
1,816 |
48.9
|
| Against |
1,897 |
51.1
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
52 |
–
|
| Total |
3,765 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
4,383 |
85.9
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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