1916 Icelandic community service referendum

1916 Icelandic community service referendum

21 October 1916
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 1,016 8.24% No 11,313 91.76% Valid votes 12,329 87.41% Invalid or blank votes 1,776 12.59% Total votes 14,105 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 28,529 49.44%

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A referendum on community service was held in Iceland on 21 October 1916.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of introduction of compulsory community service.^[2] It was rejected by 92% of voters.