Swiss referendums, 1882

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Three referendums were held in Switzerland in 1882.[1] Two were held on 30 July on copyright law and measures against epidemics, both of which were rejected.[1] The third was held on 26 November on executing article 27 of the federal constitution, and was rejected by 64.9% of voters.[1]

Background

The referendums on epidemics and the constitution were optional referendums,[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposals to be approved. The referendum on copyright law was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required both a majority of voters and cantons to approve the proposals.[2]

Results

Copyright law

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For141,61647.5717.5
Against156,65852.512513.5
Invalid/blank votes
Total298,27410019622
Registered voters/turnout635,249
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Measures against epidemics

Choice Votes %
For68,02721.1
Against254,34078.9
Invalid/blank votes
Total322,367100
Registered voters/turnout635,249
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Execution of article 27 of the federal constitution

Choice Votes %
For172,01035.1
Against318,13964.9
Blank votes
Invalid votes4,829
Total 100
Registered voters/turnout648,000
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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