1916 Icelandic community service referendum
21 October 1916 |
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 1,016 | 8.24% |
No | 11,313 | 91.76% |
Valid votes | 12,329 | 87.41% |
Invalid or blank votes | 1,776 | 12.59% |
Total votes | 14,105 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 28,529 | 49.44% |
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A referendum on community service was held in Iceland on 21 October 1916.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of introduction of compulsory community service.[2] It was rejected by 91.8% of voters.
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 1,016 | 8.2 |
Against | 11,313 | 91.8 |
Invalid/blank votes | 1,776 | – |
Total | 14,105 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 28,529 | 49.4 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p961 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p966