1975 Liechtenstein referendums explained
Country: | Liechtenstein |
Flag Year: | 1937 |
Part1 Subject: | Reducing the amount of money distributed to local councils |
Part1 Choice1: | For |
Part1 Percentage1: | 43.17 |
Part1 Choice2: | Against |
Part1 Percentage2: | 56.83 |
Part2 Subject: | Amending article 46 of the constitution |
Part2 Choice1: | For |
Part2 Percentage1: | 49.72 |
Part2 Choice2: | Against |
Part2 Percentage2: | 50.28 |
Two referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1975.[1] The first was held on 2 March on reducing the amount of money distributed to local councils (which had been approved by a 1970 referendum) and was rejected by 56.8% of voters.[1] The second was held on 30 November on amending article 46 of the constitution (concerning elections and composition of the Landtag) and was rejected by 50.3% of voters, a margin of 22 votes.[1]
Results
Reducing the amount of money distributed to local authorities
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 1,565 | 43.2 |
Against | 2,060 | 56.8 |
Invalid/blank votes | 130 | – |
Total | 3,755 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 4,650 | 80.7 |
align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Amendment of Article 46 of the constitution
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 1,965 | 49.7 |
Against | 1,987 | 50.3 |
Invalid/blank votes | 126 | – |
Total | 4,078 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 4,717 | 86.3 |
align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Notes and References
- [Dieter Nohlen]