Liechtenstein referendum, 1919

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A double referendum was held in Liechtenstein on 2 March 1919.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of increasing the number of directly elected members of the Landtag from 12 to 17, and whether the voting age should be lowered from 24 to 21.^[1] Both proposals were rejected by 54.8% of voters.^[1]

Results

Increasing the number of members of the Landtag

Choice	Votes	%
For	711	45.2
Against	863	54.8
Invalid/blank votes	9	–
Total	1,583	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,775	89.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Lowering the voting age

Choice	Votes	%
For	712	45.2
Against	863	54.8
Invalid/blank votes	8	–
Total	1,583	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,775	89.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1 2 3 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1170 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7

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