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1960 Swiss referendums

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Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1960.[1] The first was held on 29 May on continuing with temporary price controls, and was approved by 77% of voters.[1] The second was held on 4 December on economic and financial measures for the dairy farming industry, and was also approved by voters.[1]

Results

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May: Continuing with temporary price controls

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 432,219 77.5 19 6 22
Against 125,205 22.5 0 0 0
Blank votes 22,033
Invalid votes 1,015
Total 580,472 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,488,779 39.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Dairy farming measures

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Choice Votes %
For 404,104 56.3
Against 310,020 43.7
Blank votes 31,199
Invalid votes 2,471
Total 743,794 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,493,734 49.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1917 ISBN 9783832956097