1872 Swiss constitutional referendum

1872 Swiss constitutional referendum

12 May 1872

Total revision of the Constitution
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 255,609 49.49%
No 260,859 50.51%
Valid votes 516,468 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 516,468 100.00%

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 12 May 1872.[1] The new constitution was rejected by 50.5% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7