1907 Swiss armed forces referendum
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A referendum on the armed forces was held in Switzerland on 3 November 1907.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the organisation of the federal armed forces.[1] The proposal was approved by 55% of voters.[1]
Background
[edit]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
[edit]Choice | Votes | % | |
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For | 329,953 | 55.22 | |
Against | 267,605 | 44.78 | |
Total | 597,558 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 597,558 | 98.94 | |
Invalid votes | 2,807 | 0.46 | |
Blank votes | 3,566 | 0.59 | |
Total votes | 603,931 | 100.00 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 808,916 | 74.66 | |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891