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
^ abcdeDieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A Data Handbook, p1174 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
