1872 Swiss constitutional referendum

1872 Swiss constitutional referendum
	12 May 1872
Total revision of the Constitution
Results

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 12 May 1872.^[1] The new constitution was rejected by 50.5% of voters and a majority of cantons.^[1]

Background

In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed 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
Choice	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	255,609	49.5	8	2	9
Against	260,859	50.5	11	4	13
Invalid/blank votes		–	–	–	–
Total	516,468	100	19	6	22
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1 2 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
1 2 3 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891

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[NS-1] 1 2 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7

[N2-2] 1 2 3 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891

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