A referendum on schools was held in Switzerland on 15 March 1903.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal resolution on the federal government providing financial support for public elementary schools.[1] It was approved by 76.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]
Background
The referendum was an "obligatory referendum",[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
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
258,567
76.3
19
5
21.5
Against
80,429
23.7
0
1
0.5
Blank votes
12,449
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,732
–
–
–
–
Total
353,177
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
757,320
46.6
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
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