1902 Swiss schools referendum

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]

1902 Swiss schools referendum
15 March 1903
Federal decree regarding the support of the public primary school by the federal government
Results
Choice
Votes%
Yes258,56776.27%
No80,42923.73%
Valid votes338,99695.98%
Invalid or blank votes14,1814.02%
Total votes353,177100.00%
Registered voters/turnout757,32046.64%

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

ChoicePopular voteCantons
Votes%FullHalfTotal
For258,56776.319521.5
Against80,42923.7010.5
Blank votes12,449
Invalid votes1,732
Total353,17710019622
Registered voters/turnout757,32046.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References