Five referendums were held in Switzerland in 1970.[1] The first was held on 1 February on a federal resolution on the domestic sugar market, and was approved by voters.[2] The second was held on 7 June on a popular initiative "against foreign infiltration", and was rejected by voters.[3] The third and fourth were held on 27 September on an amendment to the Swiss Federal Constitution regarding promoting gymnastics and sports, which was approved, and a popular initiative on the "right to habitation and expansion of family protection", which was rejected.[3] The fifth was held on 15 November on an amendment to the federal financial order, which was rejected due to not enough cantons voting in favour.[1]
Results
February: Domestic sugar market
Choice
Votes
%
For
380,023
54.2
Against
320,653
45.8
Blank votes
13,615
–
Invalid votes
1,195
–
Total
715,486
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,634,975
43.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
June: Popular initiative against foreign infiltration
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
557,517
46.0
6
2
7
Against
654,844
54.0
13
4
15
Blank votes
11,740
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,557
–
–
–
–
Total
1,226,658
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,641,777
74.7
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
September: Constitutional amendment on promotion of sports
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