1967 Swiss real estate referendum

A referendum on real estate was held in Switzerland on 2 July 1967.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative against real estate speculation.[1] The proposal was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.

1967 Swiss real estate referendum

2 July 1967

Referendum against land speculation
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 192,991 32.69%
No 397,303 67.31%
Valid votes 590,294 97.65%
Invalid or blank votes 14,178 2.35%
Total votes 604,472 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,591,621 37.98%

Background

The referendum was a popular initiative,[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
For192,99132.7101
Against397,30367.318621
Blank votes13,062
Invalid votes1,116
Total604,47210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,591,62138.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1919 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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