1918 Swiss referendums

none Two referendums were held in Switzerland during 1918.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 9783832956097 The first was held on 2 June on introducing a direct federal tax, and was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons. The second was held on 13 October 1918 on introducing proportional representation for National Council elections, and was approved by a majority of voters and cantons. As a result, proportional representation was introduced in the 1919 elections.Nohlen & Stöver, p1886 Background Both referendums were popular initiatives, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.Nohlen & Stöver, p1891 The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton. Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half. Results Federal tax ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor276,73545.9637.5Against325,81454.113314.5Blank votes4,332––––Invalid votes5,290––––Total612,17110019622Registered voters/turnout936,09665.4–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver Proportional representation ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor299,55066.817519.5Against149,03533.2212.5Blank votes8,892––––Invalid votes5,825––––Total463,30410019622Registered voters/turnout936,33649.5–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver References Politics Switzerland Category:1918 referendums Category:1918 in Switzerland Category:Referendums in Switzerland