Three referendums were held in Switzerland in 1882.[1] Two were held on 30 July on copyright law and measures against epidemics, both of which were rejected.[1] The third was held on 26 November on executing article 27 of the federal constitution, and was rejected by 64.9% of voters.[1]
Background
The referendums on epidemics and the constitution were optional referendums,[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposals to be approved. The referendum on copyright law was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required both a majority of voters and cantons to approve the proposals.[2]
Results
Copyright law
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons |
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total |
| For | 141,616 | 47.5 | 7 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Against | 156,658 | 52.5 | 12 | 5 | 13.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 298,274 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 635,249 | | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Measures against epidemics
| Choice | Votes | % |
| For | 68,027 | 21.1 |
| Against | 254,340 | 78.9 |
| Invalid/blank votes | | – |
| Total | 322,367 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 635,249 | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Execution of article 27 of the federal constitution
| Choice | Votes | % |
| For | 172,010 | 35.1 |
| Against | 318,139 | 64.9 |
| Blank votes | | – |
| Invalid votes | 4,829 | – |
| Total | | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 648,000 | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ a b c d e Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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