A double referendum was held in Switzerland on 15 May 1927. Voters were asked whether they approved of amending article 30 of the constitution and a federal law on car and bicycle traffic. The constitutional amendment was approved by, "voters," whilst the traffic law was rejected.
Background※
The constitutional question was a mandatory referendum, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and "majority of the cantons." The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton. Full cantons counted as one vote, "whilst half cantons counted as half." The traffic law question was an optional referendum, and required only a majority of voters.
Results※
Constitutional amendment※
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 334,206 | 62.6 | 18 | 6 | 21 |
| Against | 199,305 | 37.4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blank votes | 39,566 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,137 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 574,214 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,038,136 | 55.3 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
Traffic law※
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 230,287 | 40.1 |
| Against | 343,387 | 59.9 |
| Blank votes | 25,652 | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,275 | – |
| Total | 600,601 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,038,136 | 59.9 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
References※
- ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1909–1910 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
