Federal vote of 18 April 1999
On 18 April 1999 Switzerland voted on one proposal: Federal decree on a new federal constitution: accepted with 59.2% yes.
Federal decree on a new federal constitution
accepted 59.2% · Turnout 35.9% · Cantons 13:10
below 40%40 to 50%50 to 60%60 to 70%70% and more
Result by canton
| Canton | Yes | Turnout |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 85.9% | 27.4% |
| Basel-Stadt | 76.3% | 42.0% |
| Jura | 76.2% | 18.7% |
| Vaud | 75.8% | 17.5% |
| Fribourg | 72.8% | 24.6% |
| Ticino | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Neuchâtel | 70.3% | 24.8% |
| Basel-Landschaft | 66.0% | 32.4% |
| Bern | 61.9% | 31.7% |
| Zurich | 61.7% | 40.2% |
| Lucerne | 57.2% | 52.4% |
| Zug | 53.9% | 42.8% |
| Solothurn | 52.7% | 47.2% |
| Grisons | 51.8% | 31.0% |
| Valais | 49.8% | 21.2% |
| Aargau | 49.1% | 34.0% |
| St. Gallen | 48.1% | 36.3% |
| Obwalden | 47.2% | 47.8% |
| Appenzell Outer Rhodes | 44.9% | 50.3% |
| Schaffhausen | 41.9% | 63.4% |
| Nidwalden | 40.9% | 43.2% |
| Thurgau | 40.1% | 44.5% |
| Uri | 39.9% | 35.1% |
| Appenzell Inner Rhodes | 34.0% | 46.1% |
| Schwyz | 33.9% | 42.8% |
| Glarus | 30.1% | 39.8% |
Communes with the highest and lowest yes share
Communes with at least 1,000 registered voters.
Highest yes share
| Commune | Yes | Turnout |
|---|---|---|
| Troinex | 91.3% | 34.5% |
| Genthod | 91.1% | 31.9% |
| Collonge-Bellerive | 90.5% | 32.6% |
| Anières | 90.2% | 36.9% |
| Meinier | 90.0% | 27.9% |
| Satigny | 89.7% | 30.1% |
| Coppet | 89.6% | 20.6% |
| Vandoeuvres | 89.4% | 37.4% |
| Bernex | 89.3% | 28.9% |
| Confignon | 89.3% | 32.1% |
Lowest yes share
| Commune | Yes | Turnout |
|---|---|---|
| Unteriberg | 15.2% | 43.1% |
| Muotathal | 15.2% | 55.2% |
| Rothenthurm | 17.2% | 54.1% |
| St. Stephan | 18.6% | 43.4% |
| Basadingen-Schlattingen | 21.7% | 48.5% |
| Wigoltingen | 22.3% | 41.2% |
| Flums | 23.0% | 33.3% |
| Gontenschwil | 23.2% | 41.3% |
| Adelboden | 24.1% | 38.7% |
| Wolfenschiessen | 25.0% | 45.0% |
← Earlier vote: 7 February 1999All votesLater vote: 13 June 1999 →
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), results of federal votes (open data). Communes within today’s boundaries. Official titles of the proposals. dam-api.bfs.admin.ch