1902 Swiss schools referendum

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A referendum on schools was held in Switzerland on 15 March 1903.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal resolution on the federal government providing financial support for public elementary schools.[1] It was approved by 76.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]

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1902 Swiss schools referendum
15 March 1903
Federal decree regarding the support of the public primary school by the federal government
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 258,567 76.27%
No 80,429 23.73%
Valid votes 338,996 95.98%
Invalid or blank votes 14,181 4.02%
Total votes 353,177 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 757,320 46.64%
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Background

The referendum was an "obligatory referendum",[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

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For258,56776.319521.5
Against80,42923.7010.5
Blank votes12,449––––
Invalid votes1,732––––
Total353,17710019622
Registered voters/turnout757,32046.6–––
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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