Danish electoral age referendum, 1961

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A referendum on reducing the voting age from 21 to 23 was held in Denmark on 30 May 1961.^[1] It was approved by 55% of voters with a 37.3% turnout.^[2]

The electoral age in Denmark had previously been lowered from 25 to 23 in a 1953 referendum, and would go on to be reduced to 20 years following a 1971 referendum and finally to 18 years following a 1978 referendum.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	586,113	55.0
Against	479,146	45.0
Invalid/blank votes	9,299	–
Total	1,074,558	100
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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