1907 Swiss armed forces referendum
3 November 1907
Military Organization of the Swiss Confederation
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 329,953 55.22%
No 267,605 44.78%
Valid votes 597,558 98.94%
Invalid or blank votes 6,373 1.06%
Total votes 603,931 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 808,916 74.66%

A referendum on the armed forces was held in Switzerland on 3 November 1907.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the organisation of the federal armed forces.[1] The proposal was approved by 55.2% 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 %
For329,95355.2
Against267,60544.8
Blank votes3,566–
Invalid votes2,807–
Total603,931100
Registered voters/turnout803,91674.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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