1941 Swiss alcohol referendum
9 March 1941
Reorganization of the alcohol industry
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 304,867 40.23%
No 452,873 59.77%
Valid votes 757,740 97.79%
Invalid or blank votes 17,103 2.21%
Total votes 774,843 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,261,361 61.43%

A referendum on alcohol was held in Switzerland on 9 March 1941.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative for changing the alcohol order.[1] The proposal was rejected by 59.8% of voters.[1]

Background

The referendum was a "process initiating decision", which required only a majority of the public vote, rather than both a majority of the public votes and a majority of cantons in favour.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
For304,86740.2
Against452,87359.8
Blank votes14,681–
Invalid votes2,422–
Total774,843100
Registered voters/turnout1,261,36161.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1912 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1901
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