1913 Swiss disease control referendum

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.

1913 Swiss disease control referendum
4 May 1913
Federal decree regarding the revision of Articles 69 and 31, paragraph 2, letter d, of the Federal Constitution (control of human and animal diseases)
Results
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%

Background

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891