1906 Swiss foodstuffs referendum
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A referendum on foodstuffs was held in Switzerland on 10 June 1906.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new federal law concerning foodstuffs and basic commodities.[1] The proposal was approved by 62.6% of voters.[1]
Background[]
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[]
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 245,397 | 62.6 |
Against | 146,760 | 37.4 |
Blank votes | 9,363 | – |
Invalid votes | 1,897 | – |
Total | 403,417 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 784,769 | 51.4 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
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