1930 Swiss alcohol referendum
6 April 1930 |
Federal decree regarding the revision of Articles 31 and 32bis of the Federal Constitution (alcohol trade)
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
![]() | 494,248 | 60.58% |
![]() | 321,641 | 39.42% |
Valid votes | 815,889 | 98.58% |
Invalid or blank votes | 11,747 | 1.42% |
Total votes | 827,636 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,093,191 | 75.71% |
A referendum on alcohol was held in Switzerland on 6 April 1930.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending articles 31 and 32 bis and adding article 32 quater, which concerned alcohol.[1] The proposal was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
Background
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
Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
For | 494,248 | 60.6 | 16 | 2 | 17 |
Against | 321,641 | 39.4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Blank votes | 9,980 | – | – | – | – |
Invalid votes | 1,767 | – | – | – | – |
Total | 827,636 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,093,191 | 75.7 | – | – | – |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1909 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891