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1902 Swiss schools referendum

15 March 1903

Federal decree regarding the support of the public primary school by the federal government
Results
Choice Votes %
Yes 258,567 76.27%
No 80,429 23.73%
Valid votes 338,996 95.98%
Invalid or blank votes 14,181 4.02%
Total votes 353,177 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 757,320 46.64%
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A referendum on schools was held in Switzerland on 15 March 1903. Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal resolution on the federal government providing financial support for public elementary schools. It was approved by 76.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.

Background

The referendum was an "obligatory referendum", which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton. Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.

Results

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 258,567 76.3 19 5 21.5
Against 80,429 23.7 0 1 0.5
Blank votes 12,449
Invalid votes 1,732
Total 353,177 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 757,320 46.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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