Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1894. [1] The first was held on 4 March 1993, and was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons. [1] The second was held on 3 June on a popular initiative on the right to work, and was rejected by a majority of voters and all cantons. [1] The third was held on November 4, 1894, and was popularized by the majority of voters and cantons. [1]
Background
The referendums on the right to work and tariffs were popular initiatives, while the referendum on trade was a mandatory referendum . [1] Both types 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 canton. [2] Full cantons counted as one vote, while half-cantons counted as half. [2]
Results
Trade and commerce
| Choice | Popular vote | Townships | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| for | 135.713 | 46.1 | 7 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Against | 158.492 | 53.9 | 12 | 5 | 14.5 |
| Blank votes | 21.454 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,048 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 316.707 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters / turnout | 676.854 | 46.8 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
Right to work
| Choice | Popular vote | Townships | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| for | 75.880 | 19.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against | 308.289 | 80.2 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Blank votes | 5.865 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,993 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 392.027 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters / turnout | 680.731 | 57.6 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
Tariffs
| Choice | Popular vote | Townships | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| for | 145.462 | 29.3 | 7 | 3 | 8.5 |
| Against | 350.639 | 70.7 | 12 | 3 | 13.5 |
| Blank votes | 5,524 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,239 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 502.864 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters / turnout | 690.250 | 72.9 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
References
- ^ Jump up to:a b c d e Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook , p1904 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Jump up to:a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891