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Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1968. The first was held on 18 February on a general tax amnesty, and was approved by 62% of voters. The second was held on 19 May on a tobacco tax, and was rejected by 52% of voters.

Results

February: General tax amnesty

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 400,900 61.9 19 6 22
Against 247,255 38.1 0 0 0
Blank votes 20,158
Invalid votes 2,089
Total 670,402 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,603,763 41.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

May: Tobacco tax

Choice Votes %
For 277,229 48.2
Against 297,381 51.8
Blank votes 17,815
Invalid votes 833
Total 593,258 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,606,731 36.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1919 ISBN 9783832956097
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