Norwegian prohibition referendum, 1919
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A referendum on introduction 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
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 489,017 | 61.6 |
Against | 304,673 | 38.4 |
Invalid/blank votes | 3,784 | – |
Total | 797,474 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,198,522 | 66.5 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
By county
County | Votes for (%) | County | Votes for (%) |
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Østfold | 65.4 | Akershus | 33.7 |
Oslo | 21.0 | Hedmark | 49.2 |
Oppland | 59.4 | Buskerud | 42.4 |
Vestfold | 49.9 | Telemark | 72.6 |
Aust-Agder | 76.3 | Vest-Agder | 77.6 |
Rogaland | 82.1 | Hordaland | 80.8 |
Bergen | 45.3 | Sogn og Fjordane | 79.2 |
Møre og Romsdal | 88.0 | Sør-Trøndelag | 70.0 |
Nord-Trøndelag | 77.8 | Nordland | 73.2 |
Troms | 74.1 | Finnmark | 66.9 |
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