1919 Norwegian prohibition referendum explained

Date:5–6 October 1919
Country:Norway
Yes:489017
No:304673
Invalid:3784
Electorate:1198522
Map:Norwegian prohibition referendum, 1919.svg
Map Size:250

A referendum on introducing prohibition was held in Norway on 5 and 6 October 1919.[1] Partial prohibition had been in effect since 1917, and the prohibition proposal did not include all types of alcohol, only spirits. The proposal was approved by 61.6% of voters. A second referendum on whether the prohibition should be maintained was held in 1926, resulting in an overturning of the law.

Results

By county

CountyVotes for (%)
Østfold65.4
Akershus33.7
Oslo21.0
Hedmark49.2
Oppland59.4
Buskerud42.4
Vestfold49.9
Telemark72.6
Aust-Agder76.3
Vest-Agder77.6
Rogaland82.1
Hordaland80.8
Bergen45.3
Sogn og Fjordane79.2
Møre og Romsdal88.0
Sør-Trøndelag70.0
Nord-Trøndelag77.8
Nordland73.2
Troms74.1
Finnmark66.9

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Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]