Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1968.[1] The first was held on 18 February on a general tax amnesty, and was approved by 62% of voters.[1] The second was held on 19 May on a tobacco tax, and was rejected by 52% of voters.[1]

Results

February: General tax amnesty

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For400,90061.919622
Against247,25538.1000
Blank votes20,158
Invalid votes2,089
Total670,40210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,603,76341.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

May: Tobacco tax

Choice Votes %
For277,22948.2
Against297,38151.8
Blank votes17,815
Invalid votes833
Total593,258100
Registered voters/turnout1,606,73136.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1919 ISBN 9783832956097
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