1941 Swiss alcohol referendum

1941 Swiss alcohol referendum

9 March 1941
Reorganization of the alcohol industry
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 304,867 40.23% No 452,873 59.77% Valid votes 757,740 97.79% Invalid or blank votes 17,103 2.21% Total votes 774,843 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 1,261,361 61.43%

A referendum on alcohol was held in Switzerland on 9 March 1941.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative for changing the alcohol order.[1] The proposal was rejected by 59.8% of voters.[1]

Background

The referendum was a "process initiating decision", which required only a majority of the public vote, rather than both a majority of the public votes and a majority of cantons in favour.[2]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	304,867	40.2
Against	452,873	59.8
Blank votes	14,681	–
Invalid votes	2,422	–
Total	774,843	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,261,361	61.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1912 ISBN 9783832956097
2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1901