Six referendums were held in Switzerland in 1986.[1] The first was held on 16 March on joining the United Nations , but was rejected by 76% of voters.[2] The next three were held on 29 September on popular initiatives on culture and vocational education and a federal resolution on the domestic sugar economy. All three were rejected, including the counter-proposal to the culture initiative.[1]
The final two referendums were held on 7 December on popular initiatives "for the protection of tenants" and "for a just taxation of truck traffic." The tenant proposal was approved, whilst the vehicle taxation initiative was rejected.[3]
Results March: UN membership
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
511,713
24.3
0
0
0
Against
1,591,150
75.7
20
6
23
Blank votes
15,126
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,141
–
–
–
–
Total 2,120,130 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout
4,181,276
50.7
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
September: Culture
Choice
Popular initiative
Counterproposal
Popular vote
Cantons
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
232,236
16.7
0
0
0
548,081
39.3
0
0
0
Against
1,048,679
75.2
20
6
23
670,195
48.1
20
6
23
No answer
113,566
8.1
–
–
–
175,995
12.6
–
–
–
Blank votes
53,657
–
–
–
–
53,657
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
12,090
–
–
–
–
12,090
–
–
–
–
Total 1,460,318 100 20 6 23 1,460,318 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout
4,203,197
34.7
–
–
–
4,203,197
34.7
–
–
–
Source: Direct Democracy
September: Vocational education
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
261,759
18.4
0
0
0
Against
1,162,238
81.6
20
6
23
Blank votes
37,216
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,186
–
–
–
–
Total 1,463,399 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout
4,203,197
34.8
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
September: Domestic sugar economy
Choice
Votes
%
For
548,779
38.2
Against
887,726
61.8
Blank votes
29,103
–
Invalid votes
2,191
–
Total 1,466,799 100
Registered voters/turnout
4,203,197
34.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
December: Tenant protection
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
922,221
64.4
17
3
18.5
Against
510,490
35.6
3
3
4.5
Blank votes
27,036
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,841
–
–
–
–
Total 1,461,588 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout
4,210,819
34.7
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
December: Vehicle taxation
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
485,930
33.9
0
0
0
Against
648,612
66.1
20
6
23
Blank votes
26,325
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,042
–
–
–
–
Total 1,462,909 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout
4,210,819
34.7
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook , pp1930–1931 ISBN 9783832956097 ^ Nohlen, p1930
^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1931
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