1962 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1962.[1] The first was held on 1 April on a popular initiative to ban nuclear weapons, and was rejected by 65% of voters.[1] The second and third were held on 27 May on an amendment to the constitution regarding nature conservation and a federal law amending pay at the federal level. The constitutional amendment was approved, but the law on pay was rejected.[1] The final referendum was held on 4 November on another constitutional amendment on the method of election of the National Council, and was approved by voters.[1]

Results

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April: Nuclear weapon ban

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 286,895 34.8 4 0 4
Against 537,138 65.2 15 6 18
Blank votes 14,003
Invalid votes 1,554
Total 839,590 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,510,038 55.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

May: Constitutional amendment on nature conservation

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 442,559 79.1 19 6 22
Against 116,856 20.9 0 0 0
Blank votes 25,360
Invalid votes 582
Total 585,357 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,509,718 38.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

May: Pay at the federal level

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Choice Votes %
For 176,737 31.7
Against 381,229 68.3
Blank votes 26,823
Invalid votes 726
Total 585,515 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,509,718 38.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Constitutional amendment on the electoral system for the National Council

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 331,059 63.7 13 6 16
Against 188,731 36.3 6 0 6
Blank votes 29,661
Invalid votes 1,016
Total 550,467 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,515,920 36.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1918 ISBN 9783832956097