Swiss referendums, 1970

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Five referendums were held in Switzerland in 1970.[1] The first was held on 1 February on a federal resolution on the domestic sugar market, and was approved by voters.[2] The second was held on 7 June on a popular initiative "against foreign infiltration", and was rejected by voters.[3] The third and fourth were held on 27 September on an amendment to the Swiss Federal Constitution regarding promoting gymnastics and sports, which was approved, and a popular initiative on the "right to habitation and expansion of family protection", which was rejected.[3] The fifth was held on 15 November on an amendment to the federal financial order, and was approved by voters.[1]

Results

February: Domestic sugar market

Choice Votes %
For380,02354.2
Against320,65345.8
Blank votes13,615
Invalid votes1,195
Total715,486100
Registered voters/turnout1,634,97543.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For557,51746.0627
Against654,84454.013415
Blank votes11,740
Invalid votes2,557
Total1,226,65810019622
Registered voters/turnout1,641,77774.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

September: Constitutional amendment on promotion of sports

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For524,36174.619622
Against178,28325.4000
Blank votes17,658
Invalid votes1,081
Total721,38310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,648,06243.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For344,64048.9728
Against359,81851.112414
Blank votes16,420
Invalid votes1,192
Total722,07010019622
Registered voters/turnout1,648,06243.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Financial order

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For366,11755.4829
Against294,96544.611413
Blank votes19,658
Invalid votes1,355
Total682,09510019622
Registered voters/turnout1,665,75340.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1919–1920 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1919
  3. 1 2 Nohlen & Stöver, p1920
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