1922 Swedish prohibition referendum

1922 Swedish prohibition referendum
27 August 1922 (1922-08-27)
[_] For the introduction of a complete prohibition of alcoholic beverages

[_] Against the introduction of a complete prohibition of alcoholic beverages
Results
Choice
 Votes %
✔️ In favour 889,132 49.01%
❌ Against 925,097 50.99%
Valid votes 1,814,229 99.66%
Invalid or blank votes 6,223 0.34%
Total votes 1,820,452 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 3,302,483 55.12%
Results by county

A non-binding referendum on prohibition of liquor was held in Sweden on 27 August 1922. The proposal to prohibit the sale of alcohol failed, with 51% voting against the change on a turnout of 55.1%. Voting patterns were sharply divided between men and women, with 59% of women voting for the proposal and 59% of men voting against.

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