A referendum on the electoral system was held in Switzerland on 23 October 1910.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of introducing proportional representation for National Council elections.^[1] Although the proposal was approved by a majority of cantons, it was rejected by 52.5% of voters.^[1] This was the second such referendum, after the one in 1900 also failed. However, a third referendum on the same issue was held in 1918, and passed with 66.8% in favour.^[1]

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1910 Swiss electoral system referendum

23 October 1910
Federal popular initiative "for the proportional representation of the National Council"
Results
Choice Votes  % Yes 240,305 47.54% No 265,194 52.46% Valid votes 505,499 98.44% Invalid or blank votes 8,035 1.56% Total votes 513,534 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 823,679 62.35%

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The referendum was a public initiative,^[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.^[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.^[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.^[2]