1944 Swiss unfair competition referendum

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A referendum on unfair competition was held in Switzerland on 29 October 1944.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new federal law on unfair competition.^[1] The proposal was approved by 52.9% of voters.^[1]

29 October 1944

Unfair Competition Act

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	343,648	52.92%
No	305,770	47.08%
Valid votes	649,418	96.29%
Invalid or blank votes	25,051	3.71%
Total votes	674,469	100.00%
Registered voters/turnout	1,324,498	50.92%

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	343,648	52.9
Against	305,770	47.1
Blank votes	22,482	–
Invalid votes	2,569	–
Total	674,469	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,324,498	50.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1912 ISBN 9783832956097
^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891