Danish electoral age referendum, 1971

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A referendum on lowering the voting age from 21 to 20 was held in Denmark on 21 September 1971.^[1] The change was approved by 56.5% of voters, with a turnout of 86.2%.^[2] A previous referendum had been unsuccessful in lowering the electoral age to 18 years, which was introduced after a 1978 referendum and which still stands.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,601,756	56.5
Against	1,231,792	43.5
Invalid/blank votes	78,201	–
Total	2,911,749	100
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p524 ISBN 9873832956097
2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p533