1933 Icelandic prohibition referendum
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A referendum on the prohibition of alcohol was held in Iceland on 21 October 1933.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the ban on importing alcohol imposed following a 1908 referendum being lifted.[2] It was approved by 57.7% of voters.
Results[]
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 15,866 | 57.7 |
Against | 11,625 | 42.3 |
Invalid/blank votes | 672 | – |
Total | 28,163 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 62,122 | 45.3 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p961 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p966
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