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1983 Swiss referendums

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Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1983.[1] The first two were held on changes to fuel tax and the article in the Swiss Federal Constitution on energy. Whilst they were both approved by voters, the constitutional amendment failed to receive the support of a majority of cantons, so was rejected.[2] The last two were held on 3 December on changes to the civil rights regulations, which were approved, and on allowing certain types of naturalisation, which was rejected.[1]

Results

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February: Fuel tax

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 679,134 52.7 14 3 15.5
Against 609,871 47.3 6 3 7.5
Blank votes 17,706
Invalid votes 1,162
Total 1,307,873 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,034,694 32.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

February: Constitutional amendment on energy

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 649,485 50.9 11 0 11
Against 626,047 49.1 9 6 12
Blank votes 29,811
Invalid votes 1,250
Total 1,306,593 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,034,694 32.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Civil rights regulations

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 872,981 60.8 18 5 20.5
Against 562,557 39.2 2 1 2.5
Blank votes 22,557
Invalid votes 1,698
Total 1,459,793 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,073,941 35.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Allowing certain types of naturalisation

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 644,669 44.8 4 2 5
Against 793,253 55.2 16 4 18
Blank votes 21,687
Invalid votes 1,661
Total 1,461,270 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,073,941 35.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1928 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ Switzerland, 27 February 1983: Energy article Direct Democracy (in German)