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Lucerne, Switzerland, Right to Vote for Non-Citizens Referendum (2011)

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A Lucerne Right To Vote For Foreign Persons measure was on the ballot for voters in Lucerne, Switzerland, on November 27, 2011. It was defeated.

This measure was designed to allow non-citizens the right to vote in local elections.[1]

Election results

ResultVotesPercentage
Defeatedd No83,77383.96%
Yes 16,006 16.04%

Background

At the time of the election, non-citizens were able to vote in elections within eight other cities in Switzerland and at the canton level in two cantons.[1]

See also

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