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Seven referendums were held in Switzerland during 1958.[1] The first was held on 26 January on a popular initiative "against the abuse of economic power", concerning unfair competition, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 11 May on the federal budget, and was approved by voters.[1] The third and fourth were held on 6 July on introducing a new section 27ter to the constitution concerning films, and a petition to improve the road network, both of which were approved.[1] The fifth referendum was held on 26 October on instituting a 44-hour working week, and was rejected by voters.[1] The final two were held on 7 December on a constitutional amendment on gambling and approving a treaty with Italy on a hydroelectric power scheme on the River Spöl, with both approved.[1]
Results
January: Unfair competition
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
197,297
25.9
0
0
0
Against
550,322
74.1
19
6
22
Blank votes
17,409
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,365
–
–
–
–
Total
761,393
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,469,853
51.8
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
May: Federal budget
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
419,265
54.6
15
5
17.5
Against
348,905
45.4
4
1
4.5
Blank votes
13,480
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,292
–
–
–
–
Total
782,942
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,471,221
53.2
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
July: Constitutional amendment on films
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
362,806
61.3
18
5
20.5
Against
229,433
38.7
1
1
1.5
Blank votes
30,285
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,039
–
–
–
–
Total
623,563
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,472,828
42.3
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
July: Road network improvements
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
515,396
85.0
18
6
21
Against
91,238
15.0
1
0
1
Blank votes
17,024
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
935
–
–
–
–
Total
624,593
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,472,828
42.4
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
October: 44-hour working week
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
315,790
35.0
0
1
0.5
Against
586,818
65.0
19
5
21.5
Blank votes
9,112
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,613
–
–
–
–
Total
913,333
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,476,963
61.8
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
December: Constitutional amendment on gambling
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
392,620
59.9
18
5
20.5
Against
262,905
40.1
1
1
1.5
Blank votes
26,268
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,143
–
–
–
–
Total
682,936
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,477,043
46.2
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
December: Hydroelectric power treaty with Italy
Choice
Votes
%
For
501,170
75.2
Against
165,473
24.8
Blank votes
17,612
–
Invalid votes
1,178
–
Total
685,433
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,477,043
46.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdefNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1917 ISBN 9783832956097
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