1927 Swiss referendum
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A double referendum was held in Switzerland on 15 May 1927.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending article 30 of the constitution and a federal law on car and bicycle traffic.[1] The constitutional amendment was approved by voters, whilst the traffic law was rejected.[1]
Background
The constitutional question was a mandatory 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] The traffic law question was an optional referendum,[1] and required only a majority of voters.[2]
Results
Constitutional amendment
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 334,206 | 62.6 | 18 | 6 | 21 |
| Against | 199,305 | 37.4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blank votes | 39,566 | â | â | â | â |
| Invalid votes | 1,137 | â | â | â | â |
| Total | 574,214 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,038,136 | 55.3 | â | â | â |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
Traffic law
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 230,287 | 40.1 |
| Against | 343,387 | 59.9 |
| Blank votes | 25,652 | â |
| Invalid votes | 1,275 | â |
| Total | 600,601 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,038,136 | 59.9 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
