1928 Swiss referendums

Two referendums were held in Switzerland during 1928.[1] The first was held on 20 May, asking voters whether they approved of amending article 44 of the constitution regarding measures against foreign infiltrators, and was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1] The second was held on 2 December, asking voters whether they approved of the "Kursaalspiele" popular initiative on gambling, and was also approved.[1]

Background

The constitutional question was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2] The gambling question was a "popular initiative",[1] which also required a double majority.[2]

Results

Constitutional amendment

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	316,250	70.7	17	5	19.5
Against	131,215	29.3	2	1	2.5
Blank votes	26,688	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	1,238	–	–	–	–
Total	475,391	100	19	6	22
Registered voters/turnout	1,050,683	45.2	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Gambling initiative

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	296,395	51.9	13	3	14.5
Against	274,528	48.1	6	3	7.5
Blank votes	20,248	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	1,678	–	–	–	–
Total	592,849	100	19	6	22
Registered voters/turnout	1,067,754	55.5	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1910 ISBN 9783832956097
2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891