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Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1959. The first was held on 1 February on the introduction of women's suffrage at the federal level, but was rejected by 67% of voters. The second was held on 24 May on adding article 22bis to the federal constitution, which concerned civil protection. It was approved by 62% of voters.
Results
February: Women's suffrage
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 323,727 | 33.1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Against | 654,939 | 66.9 | 16 | 6 | 19 |
| Blank votes | 7,497 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,680 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 987,843 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,480,555 | 66.7 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
May: Constitutional amendment
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 380,631 | 62.3 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Against | 230,701 | 37.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blank votes | 21,623 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,189 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 634,144 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,479,566 | 42.9 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
See also
- Women's suffrage in Switzerland
- 1971 Swiss referendums, when women's suffrage was approved
References
- ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1917 ISBN 9783832956097
