1981 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1981.[1] The first was held on 5 April on a popular initiative "for a new policy on foreigners." Known as the "Mitenand Initiative", it was rejected by 84% of voters.[2] The next two referendums were held on 14 June on popular initiatives for gender equality and the protection of consumer rights, both of which were approved.[3] The final referendum was held on 29 November on prolonging the federal finance order, and was also approved.[3]

Results

April: New policy on foreigners

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	252,531	16.2	0	0	0
Against	1,304,153	83.8	20	6	23
Blank votes	15,524	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	2,292	–	–	–	–
Total	1,574,500	100	20	6	23
Registered voters/turnout	3,947,890	39.9	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

June: Gender equality

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	797,702	60.3	14	3	15.5
Against	525,885	39.7	6	3	7.5
Blank votes	17,312	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	2,702	–	–	–	–
Total	1,343,601	100	20	6	23
Registered voters/turnout	3,958,455	33.9	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

June: Consumer protection

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	858,012	65.5	18	4	20
Against	450,994	34.5	2	2	3
Blank votes	29,949	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	2,605	–	–	–	–
Total	1,341,560	100	20	6	23
Registered voters/turnout	3,958,455	33.9	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Financial order

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	818,327	69.0	20	6	23
Against	368,508	31.0	0	0	0
Blank votes	18,598	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	1,616	–	–	–	–
Total	1,207,049	100	20	6	23
Registered voters/turnout	3,976,769	30.4	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1927–1928 ISBN 9783832956097
2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1927
3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1928