1942 Swiss referendums
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Two referendums were held in Switzerland during 1942.[1] The first was held on 25 January on a popular initiative that would provide for the direct election of the Federal Council, as well as increasing the number of members.[2] It was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 3 May on a popular initiative "for the reorganisation of the National Council", and was also rejected.[1]
Background
The referendums were both popular initiatives,[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[3] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[3] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[3]
Results
January referendum
Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
For | 251,605 | 32.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Against | 524,127 | 67.6 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Blank votes | 13,381 | - | - | - | - |
Invalid votes | 3,311 | - | - | - | - |
Total | 792,424 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,278,688 | 62.0 | - | - | - |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
May referendum
Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
For | 219,629 | 34.9 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 |
Against | 408,821 | 65.1 | 19 | 5 | 21.5 |
Blank votes | 30,543 | - | - | - | - |
Invalid votes | 1,825 | - | - | - | - |
Total | 660,818 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,283,487 | 51.5 | - | - | - |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |