A two-part referendum was held in Switzerland on 23 May 1875.[1] A new federal law establishing and certifying civil status and marriage was narrowly approved, whilst a new federal law on suffrage was narrowly rejected.[1]
Background
This was the first optional referendum held in the country, as all previous referendums had been mandatory referendums.[2] Whilst obligatory referendums required both a majority of voters and a majority of cantons in favour, optional referendums required only a majority of the public vote.[3]
Results
Federal law on the establishment of civil status and marriage
| Choice | Votes | % |
| For | 213,199 | 51.0 |
| Against | 205,069 | 49.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | | – |
| Total | 418,268 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Federal law on suffrage
| Choice | Votes | % |
| For | 202,583 | 49.4 |
| Against | 207,263 | 50.6 |
| Invalid/blank votes | | – |
| Total | 409,846 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, pp1901-1902
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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