1935 Liechtenstein electoral system referendum explained

Referendum on introducing an electoral system using proportional representation
Country:Liechtenstein
Flag Year:1921
Date:30 May 1935
Yes:1,182
No:1,319
Total:2,552
Electorate:2,670
Mapdivision:municipality

A referendum on the electoral system was held in Liechtenstein on 30 May 1935.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of introducing a system using proportional representation.[1] The proposal was rejected by 52.7% of voters.[1] Nevertheless, a proportional system was later adopted in 1939.[2]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For1,18247.3
Against1,31952.7
Invalid/blank votes51
Total2,552100
Registered voters/turnout2,67095.6
align=left colspan=3Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1159