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Seven referendums were held in Switzerland during 1958.[1] The first was held on 26 January on a popular initiative "against the abuse of economic power", concerning unfair competition, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 11 May on the federal budget, and was approved by voters.[1] The third and fourth were held on 6 July on introducing a new section 27ter to the constitution concerning films, and a petition to improve the road network, both of which were approved.[1] The fifth referendum was held on 26 October on instituting a 44-hour working week, and was rejected by voters.[1] The final two were held on 7 December on a constitutional amendment on gambling and approving a treaty with Italy on a hydroelectric power scheme on the River Spöl, with both approved.[1]
Results
January: Unfair competition
Choice |
Popular vote |
Cantons |
Votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
For |
197,297 |
25.9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Against |
550,322 |
74.1 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Blank votes |
17,409 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,365 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
761,393 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,469,853 |
51.8 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
May: Federal budget
Choice |
Popular vote |
Cantons |
Votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
For |
419,265 |
54.6 |
15 |
5 |
17.5 |
Against |
348,905 |
45.4 |
4 |
1 |
4.5 |
Blank votes |
13,480 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,292 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
782,942 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,471,221 |
53.2 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
July: Constitutional amendment on films
Choice |
Popular vote |
Cantons |
Votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
For |
362,806 |
61.3 |
18 |
5 |
20.5 |
Against |
229,433 |
38.7 |
1 |
1 |
1.5 |
Blank votes |
30,285 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,039 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
623,563 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,472,828 |
42.3 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
July: Road network improvements
Choice |
Popular vote |
Cantons |
Votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
For |
515,396 |
85.0 |
18 |
6 |
21 |
Against |
91,238 |
15.0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Blank votes |
17,024 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
935 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
624,593 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,472,828 |
42.4 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
October: 44-hour working week
Choice |
Popular vote |
Cantons |
Votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
For |
315,790 |
35.0 |
0 |
1 |
0.5 |
Against |
586,818 |
65.0 |
19 |
5 |
21.5 |
Blank votes |
9,112 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,613 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
913,333 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,476,963 |
61.8 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
December: Constitutional amendment on gambling
Choice |
Popular vote |
Cantons |
Votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
For |
392,620 |
59.9 |
18 |
5 |
20.5 |
Against |
262,905 |
40.1 |
1 |
1 |
1.5 |
Blank votes |
26,268 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,143 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
682,936 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,477,043 |
46.2 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
December: Hydroelectric power treaty with Italy
Choice |
Votes |
% |
For |
501,170 |
75.2 |
Against |
165,473 |
24.8 |
Blank votes |
17,612 |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,178 |
– |
Total |
685,433 |
100 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,477,043 |
46.4 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References