A referendum on grain supply was held in Switzerland on 5 December 1926.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of adding article 23bis to the constitution, which concerned grain supply.[1] The proposal was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
Background
The referendum 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]
Results
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
366,507
49.6
9
0
9
Against
372,049
50.4
10
6
13
Blank votes
11,378
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,300
–
–
–
–
Total
752,234
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,034,547
72.7
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1909 ISBN 9783832956097
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