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1919 Liechtenstein referendum
2 March 1919
Increasing the number of members of the Landtag from 12 to 17
For   45.17%
Against   54.83%
Lowering the voting age from 24 to 21
For   45.21%
Against   54.79%
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A double referendum was held in Liechtenstein on 2 March 1919. Voters were asked whether they approved of increasing the number of directly elected members of the Landtag from 12 to 17, and whether the voting age should be lowered from 24 to 21. Both proposals were rejected by 54.8% of voters.

Results

Increasing the number of members of the Landtag

Choice Votes %
For 711 45.2
Against 863 54.8
Invalid/blank votes 9 –
Total 1,583 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,775 89.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Lowering the voting age

Choice Votes %
For 712 45.2
Against 863 54.8
Invalid/blank votes 8 –
Total 1,583 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,775 89.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1170 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
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