A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 12 May 1872.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 The new constitution was rejected by 50.5% of voters and a majority of cantons.
Background In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.Nohlen & Stöver, p1891 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 ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor255,60949.5829Against260,85950.511413Invalid/blank votes ––––Total516,46810019622Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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