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1967 Swiss real estate referendum

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1967 Swiss real estate referendum

2 July 1967

Referendum against land speculation
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 192,991 32.69%
No 397,303 67.31%
Valid votes 590,294 97.65%
Invalid or blank votes 14,178 2.35%
Total votes 604,472 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,591,621 37.98%

A referendum on real estate was held in Switzerland on 2 July 1967.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative against real estate speculation.[1] The proposal was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.

Background

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The referendum was a popular initiative,[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2]

Results

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 192,991 32.7 1 0 1
Against 397,303 67.3 18 6 21
Blank votes 13,062
Invalid votes 1,116
Total 604,472 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,591,621 38.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1919 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891