1880 Swiss constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 31 October 1880 aiming at a complete overhaul of the constitution.[1] The constitutional amendments were rejected by 68.2% 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
Votes % Full Half Total
For121,09931.8414.5
Against260,12668.215517.5
Blank votes5,305
Invalid votes
Total536,53010019622
Registered voters/turnout641,576
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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