1989 Swiss referendums

Three referendums were held in Switzerland in 1989.[1] The first was held on 4 June on a popular initiative "for nature-oriented farming—against animal factories", which was rejected by voters.[1] The second and third were held on 26 November on popular initiatives "for a Switzerland without army and a comprehensive policy of peace" and on introducing 130 and 100 kilometres per hour speed limits, both of which were rejected.[1]

Results

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June: Agriculture

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 741,772 48.9 7 2 8
Against 773,693 51.1 13 4 15
Blank votes 29,347
Invalid votes 2,445
Total 1,547,257 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,302,785 36.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Abolishing the army

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 1,052,442 35.6 2 0 2
Against 1,904,476 64.4 18 6 21
Blank votes 27,617
Invalid votes 4,791
Total 2,989,326 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,320,933 69.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Speed limits

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 1,126,458 38.0 6 0 6
Against 1,836,521 62.0 14 6 17
Blank votes 20,165
Invalid votes 4,822
Total 2,987,966 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,320,933 69.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1932 ISBN 9783832956097