Liechtenstein referendums, 1973
Three referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1973.[1] The first was held on 11 February on introducing women's suffrage, but was rejected by 55.9% of voters.[1] The second was held on 14 October on changing the electoral system to a candidate-based proportional system one, and was approved by 55.8% of voters.[1] The third on 14 October was on reducing the electoral threshold from 18% to 8%,[1][2] and was approved by 67.9% of voters.[1]
Results
Women's suffrage
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
|---|
| For | 1,675 | 44.1 |
| Against | 2,126 | 55.9 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 55 | – |
| Total | 3,856 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 4,483 | 86.0 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
New electoral system
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
|---|
| For | 1,705 | 55.8 |
| Against | 1,349 | 44.2 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 276 | – |
| Total | 3,330 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 4,528 | 73.5 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Electoral threshold
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
|---|
| For | 2,086 | 67.9 |
| Against | 987 | 32.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 264 | – |
| Total | 3,337 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 4,528 | 73.7 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1174 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1159
