A double referendum was held in Switzerland on 15 May 1927.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending article 30 of the constitution and a federal law on car and bicycle traffic.[1] The constitutional amendment was approved by voters, whilst the traffic law was rejected.[1]
Background
The constitutional question was a mandatory 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] The traffic law question was an optional referendum,[1] and required only a majority of voters.[2]
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
^ abcdeNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1909–1910 ISBN 9783832956097
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