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A referendum on the electoral system was held in Switzerland on 23 October 1910.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of introducing proportional representation for National Council elections.[1] Although the proposal was approved by a majority of cantons, it was rejected by 52.5% of voters.[1] This was the second such referendum, after the one in 1900 also failed. However, a third referendum on the same issue was held in 1918, and passed with 66.8% in favour.[1]
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Federal popular initiative "for the proportional representation of the National Council" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editThe referendum was a public initiative,[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
edit| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 240,305 | 47.5 | 10 | 4 | 12 |
| Against | 265,194 | 52.5 | 9 | 2 | 10 |
| Blank votes | 6,064 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,971 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 513,534 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 823,679 | 62.3 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||