1944 Swiss unfair competition referendum
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A referendum on unfair competition was held in Switzerland on 29 October 1944.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new federal law on unfair competition.[1] The proposal was approved by 52.9% of voters.[1]
Background
The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 343,648 | 52.9 |
| Against | 305,770 | 47.1 |
| Blank votes | 22,482 | – |
| Invalid votes | 2,569 | – |
| Total | 674,469 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,324,498 | 50.9 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
