Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1935.[1] The first was held on 24 February on a federal law reorganising the military, and was approved by voters.[1] The second was held on 5 May on a federal law on the transport of goods and animals on roads, and was rejected by two-thirds of voters.[1] The third was held on 2 June on a popular initiative "to combat the economic crisis" and was also rejected by voters.[1] The fourth was held on 8 September on a popular initiative "for a total revision of the federal constitution", and was rejected by 72% of voters.[1]
Background
The June referendum on the popular initiative "to combat the economic crisis" was a mandatory referendum,[1] requiring 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 February and March referendums were "optional", whilst the September referendum was a "process initiating decision",[1] both of which required only a majority of the public vote.[2]
Results
February: Reorganisation of the military
Choice
Votes
%
For
507,434
54.2
Against
429,520
45.8
Blank votes
11,459
–
Invalid votes
2,267
–
Total
950,680
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,189,573
79.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
May: Transport of goods and animals
Choice
Votes
%
For
232,954
32.3
Against
487,169
67.7
Blank votes
30,393
–
Invalid votes
1,210
–
Total
751,726
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,190,054
63.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
June: Combating the economic crisis
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
425,242
42.8
4
2
5
Against
567,425
57.2
15
4
17
Blank votes
12,575
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,043
–
–
–
–
Total
1,007,285
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,194,129
84.4
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
September: Total revision of the constitution
Choice
Votes
%
For
196,135
27.7
Against
511,578
72.3
Blank votes
17,853
–
Invalid votes
1,497
–
Total
727,063
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,193,941
60.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ a b c d e f gNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1911 ISBN9783832956097