A constitutional referendum was held in the Helvetic Republic on 25 May 1802.Helvetic Republic (Switzerland), 25 May 1802: Constitution Direct Democracy Unlike the constitution approved in 1798, the new constitution, known as the Malmaison constitution, did not provide for any referendums. Non-voters were assumed to have voted in favour of the new constitution, a measure put in place to prevent its rejection. As a result, 72.17% of voters were deemed to be in favour.
Results ChoiceVotes%For239,62572.17Against92,42327.83Invalid/blank votes0–Total332,048100Registered voters/turnout332,048100Source: Direct Democracy
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