Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1962.[1] The first was held on 1 April on a popular initiative to ban nuclear weapons, and was rejected by 65% of voters.[1] The second and third were held on 27 May on an amendment to the constitution regarding nature conservation and a federal law amending pay at the federal level. The constitutional amendment was approved, but the law on pay was rejected.[1] The final referendum was held on 4 November on another constitutional amendment on the method of election of the National Council, and was approved by voters.[1]
Results
April: Nuclear weapon ban
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
286,895
34.8
4
0
4
Against
537,138
65.2
15
6
18
Blank votes
14,003
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,554
–
–
–
–
Total
839,590
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,510,038
55.6
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
May: Constitutional amendment on nature conservation
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
442,559
79.1
19
6
22
Against
116,856
20.9
0
0
0
Blank votes
25,360
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
582
–
–
–
–
Total
585,357
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,509,718
38.8
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
May: Pay at the federal level
Choice
Votes
%
For
176,737
31.7
Against
381,229
68.3
Blank votes
26,823
–
Invalid votes
726
–
Total
585,515
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,509,718
38.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
November: Constitutional amendment on the electoral system for the National Council
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
331,059
63.7
13
6
16
Against
188,731
36.3
6
0
6
Blank votes
29,661
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,016
–
–
–
–
Total
550,467
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,515,920
36.3
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1918 ISBN 9783832956097
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