1902 Swiss schools referendum
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A referendum on schools was held in Switzerland on 15 March 1903.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal resolution on the federal government providing financial support for public elementary schools.[1] It was approved by 76.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]
Background[]
The referendum was an "obligatory referendum",[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[]
Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
For | 258,567 | 76.3 | 19 | 5 | 21.5 |
Against | 80,429 | 23.7 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 |
Blank votes | 12,449 | – | – | – | – |
Invalid votes | 1,732 | – | – | – | ��� |
Total | 353,177 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Registered voters/turnout | 757,320 | 46.6 | – | – | – |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References[]
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