1875 Swiss referendum

Swiss federal law referendum A two-part referendum was held in Switzerland on 23 May 1875.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 9783832956097 A new federal law establishing and certifying civil status and marriage was narrowly approved, whilst a new federal law on suffrage was narrowly rejected. Background This was the first optional referendum held in the country, as all previous referendums had been mandatory referendums.Nohlen & Stöver, pp1901-1902 Whilst obligatory referendums required both a majority of voters and a majority of cantons in favour, optional referendums required only a majority of the public vote.Nohlen & Stöver, p1891 Results Federal law on the establishment of civil status and marriage ChoiceVotes%For213,19951.0Against205,06949.0Invalid/blank votes –Total418,268100Registered voters/turnout Source: Nohlen & Stöver Federal law on suffrage ChoiceVotes%For202,58349.4Against207,26350.6Invalid/blank votes –Total409,846100Registered voters/turnout Source: Nohlen & Stöver References Politics Switzerland Category:1875 referendums Category:1875 in Switzerland Category:Referendums in Switzerland