1913 Swiss disease control referendum
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A referendum on disease control was held in Switzerland on 4 May 1913.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending two articles of the constitution, 31 II, lit d and 69, which covered the control of human and animal diseases.[1] It was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.
Background
The referendum was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2]
Results
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 169,012 | 60.3 | 15 | 5 | 17.5 |
| Against | 111,163 | 39.7 | 4 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Blank votes | 16,409 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 7,622 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 304,206 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 844,175 | 36.0 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
