1941 Swiss alcohol referendum

A referendum on alcohol was held in Switzerland on 9 March 1941.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative for changing the alcohol order.^[1] The proposal was rejected by 59.8% of voters.^[1]

Background

The referendum was a "process initiating decision", which required only a majority of the public vote, rather than both a majority of the public votes and a majority of cantons in favour.^[2]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	304,867	40.2
Against	452,873	59.8
Blank votes	14,681	–
Invalid votes	2,422	–
Total	774,843	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,261,361	61.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1912 ISBN 9783832956097
^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1901

[NS-1] Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1912 ISBN 9783832956097

[2] Nohlen & Stöver, p1901

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