A referendum on introducing prohibition was held in Norway on 5 and 6 October 1919.[1] Partial prohibition had been in effect since 1917, and the prohibition proposal did not include all types of alcohol, only spirits. The proposal was approved by 61.6% of voters. A second referendum on whether the prohibition should be maintained was held in 1926, resulting in an overturning of the law.
Results
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
For |
489,017 |
61.6
|
Against |
304,673 |
38.4
|
Invalid/blank votes |
3,784 |
–
|
Total |
797,474 |
100
|
Registered voters/turnout |
1,198,522 |
66.5
|
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
By county
Map of the results of the referendum.
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