1944 Swiss unfair competition referendum

A referendum on unfair competition was held in Switzerland on 29 October 1944.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new federal law on unfair competition.[1] The proposal was approved by 52.9% of voters.[1]

1944 Swiss unfair competition referendum
29 October 1944
Unfair Competition Act
Results
Choice
Votes%
Yes343,64852.92%
No305,77047.08%
Valid votes649,41896.29%
Invalid or blank votes25,0513.71%
Total votes674,469100.00%
Registered voters/turnout1,324,49850.92%

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

ChoiceVotes%
For343,64852.9
Against305,77047.1
Blank votes22,482
Invalid votes2,569
Total674,469100
Registered voters/turnout1,324,49850.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References