1934 Latvian Insurance Law referendum

A referendum on the Insurance Law was held in Latvia on 24 and 25 February 1934.[1] The referendum was initiated by the Latvian Social Democratic Workers' Party and its supporters and asked voters whether they approved of the law "On Provision in cases of old age, disability and unemployment", more commonly known as the Insurance Law.[2] The law would provide social protection for the elderly, disabled and unemployed.[2] Although it was passed by a wide margin, voter turnout was below the necessary threshold and the law was not passed by the Saeima.[2]

1934 Latvian Insurance Law referendum
(1934-02-24) (1934-02-25)24–25 February 1934
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 385,258 93.23%
No 27,988 6.77%
Valid votes 413,246 99.60%
Invalid or blank votes 1,651 0.40%
Total votes 414,897 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,300,000 31.92%

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 385,258 93.2
Against 27,988 6.8
Invalid/blank votes 1,651
Total 414,897 100
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1122 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1135