1907 Swiss armed forces referendum

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A referendum on the armed forces was held in Switzerland on 3 November 1907.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the organisation of the federal armed forces.^[1] The proposal was approved by 55.2% of voters.^[1]

3 November 1907

Military Organization of the Swiss Confederation

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	329,953	55.22%
No	267,605	44.78%
Valid votes	597,558	98.94%
Invalid or blank votes	6,373	1.06%
Total votes	603,931	100.00%
Registered voters/turnout	808,916	74.66%

Background

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The referendum was an optional referendum,^[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.^[2]

Results

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Choice	Votes	%
For	329,953	55.2
Against	267,605	44.8
Blank votes	3,566	–
Invalid votes	2,807	–
Total	603,931	100
Registered voters/turnout	803,916	74.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891