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Six referendums were held in Switzerland in 1986.[1] The first was held on 16 March on joining the United Nations, but was rejected by 76% of voters.[2] The next three were held on 29 September on popular initiatives on culture and vocational education and a federal resolution on the domestic sugar economy. All three were rejected, including the counter-proposal to the culture initiative.[1]

The final two referendums were held on 7 December on popular initiatives "for the protection of tenants" and "for a just taxation of truck traffic." The tenant proposal was approved, whilst the vehicle taxation initiative was rejected.[3]

Results

March: UN membership

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 511,713 24.3 0 0 0
Against 1,591,150 75.7 20 6 23
Blank votes 15,126 – – – –
Invalid votes 2,141 – – – –
Total 2,120,130 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,181,276 50.7 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

September: Culture

Choice Popular initiative Counterproposal
Popular vote Cantons Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total Votes % Full Half Total
For 232,236 16.7 0 0 0 548,081 39.3 0 0 0
Against 1,048,679 75.2 20 6 23 670,195 48.1 20 6 23
No answer 113,566 8.1 – – – 175,995 12.6 – – –
Blank votes 53,657 – – – – 53,657 – – – –
Invalid votes 12,090 – – – – 12,090 – – – –
Total 1,460,318 100 20 6 23 1,460,318 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,203,197 34.7 – – – 4,203,197 34.7 – – –
Source: Direct Democracy

September: Vocational education

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 261,759 18.4 0 0 0
Against 1,162,238 81.6 20 6 23
Blank votes 37,216 – – – –
Invalid votes 2,186 – – – –
Total 1,463,399 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,203,197 34.8 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

September: Domestic sugar economy

Choice Votes %
For 548,779 38.2
Against 887,726 61.8
Blank votes 29,103 –
Invalid votes 2,191 –
Total 1,466,799 100
Registered voters/turnout 4,203,197 34.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Tenant protection

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 922,221 64.4 17 3 18.5
Against 510,490 35.6 3 3 4.5
Blank votes 27,036 – – – –
Invalid votes 1,841 – – – –
Total 1,461,588 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,210,819 34.7 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Vehicle taxation

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 485,930 33.9 0 0 0
Against 648,612 66.1 20 6 23
Blank votes 26,325 – – – –
Invalid votes 2,042 – – – –
Total 1,462,909 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,210,819 34.7 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1930–1931 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ Nohlen, p1930
  3. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1931
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