1902 Swiss schools referendum

Referendum in Switzerland gov November 2022 15 March 1903 Switzerland Federal decree regarding the support of the public primary school by the federal government 258,567 80,429 14,181 757,320 A referendum on schools was held in Switzerland on 15 March 1903.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 9783832956097 Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal resolution on the federal government providing financial support for public elementary schools. It was approved by 76.3% of voters and a majority of cantons. Background The referendum was an "obligatory referendum", 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 ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor258,56776.319521.5Against80,42923.7010.5Blank votes12,449––––Invalid votes1,732––––Total353,17710019622Registered voters/turnout757,32046.6–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver References Politics Switzerland Category:1902 referendums Category:1902 in Switzerland Category:Referendums in Switzerland