Liechtenstein referendums, 1968

Two referendums were held in Liechtenstein in 1968.^[1] The first was held on 4 July on the question of introducing women's suffrage. Separate votes were held for men and women, with the men voting against, and women split almost equally,^[2] resulting in it being rejected by 54.5% of voters overall.^[1] The second referendum was held on 6 October on abolishing the tax on alcoholic drinks. It was rejected by 56.3% of voters.^[1]

A second referendum on women's suffrage was held in 1971 in which only men were allowed to vote. It also resulted in a "no" vote.

Results

Women's suffrage

Choice	Men		Women		Total
	Votes	%	Votes	%	Votes	%
For	887	39.8	1,266	50.5	2,153	45.5
Against	1,341	60.2	1,241	49.5	2,582	54.5
Invalid/blank votes	–	–	–	–	31	–
Total	2,228	100	2,507	100	4,766	100
Registered voters/turnout	–	–	–	–	8,203	58.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver, Kohn[3]

Removal of alcoholic drinks tax

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,214	43.7
Against	1,565	56.3
Invalid/blank votes	78	–
Total	2,857	100
Registered voters/turnout	4,036	70.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1173 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
2. Liechtenstein: a modern history p147
3. Kohn, WSG (1971) "Politics in Liechtenstein", Parliamentary Affairs 25 (4): 326-338