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1991 Swiss referendums

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Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1991.[1] The first two were held on 3 March on lowering the voting age to 18, which was approved, and on a popular initiative on promoting public transport, which was rejected.[1] The third and fourth were held on 2 June on reorganising the federal finances, which was rejected, and amending the military penal code, which was approved.[1]

Results

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March: Lowering the voting age to 18

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 981,425 72.7 20 6 23
Against 367,647 27.3 0 0 0
Blank votes 9,794
Invalid votes 2,347
Total 1,361,213 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,350,879 31.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

March: Promotion of public transport

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 496,600 37.1 1 1 1.5
Against 840,494 62.9 19 5 21.5
Blank votes 19,406
Invalid votes 2,514
Total 1,359,014 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,350,879 31.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

June: Federal finances

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 664,318 45.6 2 1 2.5
Against 790,988 54.4 18 5 20.5
Blank votes 39,055
Invalid votes 2,480
Total 1,496,841 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,499,041 33.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

June: Amendment to the military penal code

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Choice Votes %
For 817,458 55.7
Against 650,658 44.3
Blank votes 28,614
Invalid votes 2,466
Total 1,499,196 100
Registered voters/turnout 4,499,041 33.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1933 ISBN 9783832956097