1872 Swiss constitutional referendum

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A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 12 May 1872.^[1] The new constitution was rejected by 50.5% of voters and a majority of cantons.^[1]

12 May 1872

Total revision of the Constitution

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	255,609	49.49%
No	260,859	50.51%
Valid votes	516,468	100.00%
Invalid or blank votes	0	0.00%
Total votes	516,468	100.00%

Background

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In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed 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

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Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
Choice	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	255,609	49.5	8	2	9
Against	260,859	50.5	11	4	13
Invalid/blank votes		–	–	–	–
Total	516,468	100	19	6	22
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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^ ^a ^b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
^ ^a ^b ^c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891