1937 Swiss freemasonry referendum

1937 Swiss freemasonry referendum

28 November 1937

Prohibition of Freemasonry
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 234,980 31.32%
No 515,327 68.68%
Valid votes 750,307 95.81%
Invalid or blank votes 32,809 4.19%
Total votes 783,116 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,187,637 65.94%

A referendum on freemasonry was held in Switzerland on 28 November 1937.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative that would ban the practice.[1] The proposal was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1911 ISBN 9783832956097