1934 Swiss public order referendum

A referendum on public order was held in Switzerland on 11 March 1934.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal law on maintaining public order.^[1] The proposal was rejected by 53.8% 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	%
For	419,399	46.2
Against	488,672	53.8
Blank votes	11,431	–
Invalid votes	2,682	–
Total	922,184	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,167,508	79.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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