Icelandic prohibition referendum, 1908

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A prohibition referendum was held in Iceland on 11 April 1908,[1] the first referendum to be held in the country. Voters were asked whether they approved of a ban on importing alcohol.[2] It was approved by 60.1% of voters. The ban was overturned by a second referendum in 1933.

Results

Choice Votes %
For4,85060.1
Against3,21839.9
Invalid/blank votes –
Total8,068100
Registered voters/turnout11,726
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p961 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p966


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