1931 Latvian Riga Cathedral referendum

A referendum on the transfer of Riga Cathedral to the Lutheran Church was held in Latvia on 5 and 6 September 1931.[1] Following a 1923 referendum the Lutheran Church had been forced to share the cathedral with the Roman Catholic Church.[2] The referendum was passed by a large margin, and despite a voter turnout of only 32%, the government decided to proceed with the legislation.[3] The outcome of the referendum led to an increase in the popularity of civic parties in the parliamentary elections in October.[3]

1931 Latvian Riga Cathedral referendum
(1931-09-05) (1931-09-06)5–6 September 1931
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 380,714 97.87%
No 8,267 2.13%
Valid votes 388,981 99.70%
Invalid or blank votes 1,179 0.30%
Total votes 390,160 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,217,914 32.04%
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Results
Choice Votes %
For380,71497.87
Against8,2672.13
Invalid/blank votes1,179–
Total390,160100
Registered voters/turnout1,217,91432.03
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1122 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Hiden, J (2004) Defender of minorities: Paul Schiemann, 1876-1944, p92
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1135
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