Votes in Basel-City

Federal Vorlagen as Basel-City voted on them, plus the canton’s own cantonal ballots. Each row shows this canton’s result, not the national one.

All votesFederal only Cantonal only

27.09.2026Kantonale Initiative «JA zur Durchsetzung von Recht und Ordnung – NEIN zum Chaotentum (Anti-Chaoten-Initiative)»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 35.7% Yes

35.7% YesNo 64.3%

27.09.2026Kantonale Initiative «Für die Einrichtung eines Sammlungszentrums im Rundhofgebäude der Messe Basel (Sammlungszentrum-Volksinitiative)»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 13.2% Yes

13.2% YesNo 86.8%

27.09.2026Popular Initiative 'Safeguard Swiss neutrality (Neutrality Initiative)'Federal● Rejected · 29.8% Yes

20.1% YesNo 79.9%

36.8% YesNo 63.2%

14.06.2026Grossratsbeschluss vom 22. Oktober 2025 betreffend Änderung des Gesetzes über die direkten Steuern (Steuergesetz, StG)Cantonal BS● Accepted · 53.4% Yes

53.4% YesNo 46.6%

14.06.2026Kantonale Initiative für ein «Neues Stadttaubenkonzept Kanton Basel-Stadt»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 36.2% Yes

36.2% YesNo 63.8%

14.06.2026Grossratsbeschluss vom 7. Januar 2026 betreffend Finanzierung der weiteren Arbeit im Zusammenhang mit dem Herzstück und dem Bahnknoten BaselCantonal BS● Accepted · 56.2% Yes

56.2% YesNo 43.8%

14.06.2026Kantonale Initiative «Für die Wiederherstellung und Wiederaufforstung der ehemaligen Klybeckinsel (Klybeckinsel-Volksinitiative)»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 38.2% Yes

38.2% YesNo 61.8%

14.06.2026Gegenvorschlag des Grossen Rates vom 7. Januar 2026Cantonal BS● Accepted · 67.8% Yes

67.8% YesNo 32.2%

14.06.2026Stichfrage zu Initiative und GegenvorschlagCantonal BS● Rejected · 28.9% Yes

28.9% YesNo 71.1%

14.06.2026Popular initiative: 'No to Switzerland of 10 million! (Sustainability Initiative)'Federal● Rejected · 45.2% Yes

26.5% YesNo 73.5%

14.06.2026Amendment to the Civilian Service ActFederal● Accepted · 52.5% Yes

38.0% YesNo 62.0%

37.7% YesNo 62.3%

08.03.2026Federal decree on Swiss currency and cash supply (counter-proposal to Cash Initiative)Federal● Accepted · 73.4% Yes

76.1% YesNo 23.9%

08.03.2026Cash Initiative and Counter-Proposal: Deciding QuestionFederal● Rejected · 37.4% Yes

29.3% YesNo 70.7%

08.03.2026Popular Initiative ‘200 francs is enough! (SBC Initiative)’Federal● Rejected · 38.1% Yes

28.9% YesNo 71.1%

44.6% YesNo 55.4%

08.03.2026Federal Act on Individual TaxationFederal● Accepted · 54.3% Yes

66.9% YesNo 33.1%

30.11.2025Popular Initiative 'For a civically engaged Switzerland (Civic Duty Initiative)'Federal● Rejected · 15.9% Yes

20.3% YesNo 79.7%

33.4% YesNo 66.6%

28.09.2025Kantonale Initiative «für gute und stabile Beziehungen der Schweiz mit der Europäischen Union und den Nachbarländern (Zämme in Europa)»Cantonal BS● Accepted · 64.5% Yes

64.5% YesNo 35.5%

28.09.2025Federal decree on cantonal property taxes on second homesFederal● Accepted · 57.7% Yes

47.1% YesNo 52.9%

28.09.2025Federal Act on Electronic Identification Services (e-ID Act)Federal● Accepted · 50.4% Yes

56.8% YesNo 43.2%

18.05.2025Kantonale Initiative «Sichere Velorouten in Basel-Stadt»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 37.2% Yes

37.2% YesNo 62.8%

18.05.2025Grossratsbeschluss vom 5. Februar 2025 betreffend Änderung des StandortförderungsgesetzesCantonal BS● Accepted · 63.2% Yes

63.2% YesNo 36.8%

18.05.2025Gegenvorschlag des Grossen Rates vom 15. Januar 2025Cantonal BS● Accepted · 59.2% Yes

59.2% YesNo 40.8%

18.05.2025Stichfrage zu Initiative und GegenvorschlagCantonal BS● Rejected · 27.9% Yes

27.9% YesNo 72.1%

45.3% YesNo 54.7%

24.11.2024Kantonale Initiative «für mehr Musikvielfalt»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 35.6% Yes

35.6% YesNo 64.4%

24.11.2024Grossratsbeschluss vom 27. Juni 2024 betreffend Teilrevision der Verfassung des Kantons Basel-Stadt betreffend Stimm- und Wahlrecht für Ausländerinnen und AusländerCantonal BS● Rejected · 44.4% Yes

44.4% YesNo 55.6%

24.11.2024Grossratsbeschluss vom 11. September 2024 betreffend Ausgabenbewilligung für die Durchführung des Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 in BaselCantonal BS● Accepted · 66.6% Yes

66.6% YesNo 33.4%

24.11.2024Federal Decree on the 2023 expansion programme for the national highwaysFederal● Rejected · 47.3% Yes

43.6% YesNo 56.4%

24.11.2024Amendment to the Code of Obligations (tenancy law: subletting)Federal● Rejected · 48.4% Yes

38.5% YesNo 61.5%

24.11.2024Amendment to the Code of Obligations (tenancy law: termination to permit personal use)Federal● Rejected · 46.2% Yes

34.1% YesNo 65.9%

24.11.2024Amendment to the Health Insurance Act (standardised financing of benefits)Federal● Accepted · 53.3% Yes

52.7% YesNo 47.3%

22.09.2024Popular initiative 'For the future of our nature and our landscape'Federal● Rejected · 37.0% Yes

57.7% YesNo 42.3%

22.09.2024Amendment to the federal law on retirement, survivors’ and disability pension plans (BVG/LPP)Federal● Rejected · 32.9% Yes

33.2% YesNo 66.8%

54.2% YesNo 45.8%

36.3% YesNo 63.7%

09.06.2024Popular initiative ‘For freedom and physical integrity’Federal● Rejected · 26.3% Yes

21.9% YesNo 78.1%

09.06.2024Federal Act on a Secure Electricity Supply from Renewable Energy SourcesFederal● Accepted · 68.7% Yes

76.2% YesNo 23.8%

03.03.2024Initiative for a 13th OASI pension paymentFederal● Accepted · 58.2% Yes

64.5% YesNo 35.5%

03.03.2024Pensions Initiative (retirement age)Federal● Rejected · 25.2% Yes

27.8% YesNo 72.2%

26.11.2023Kantonale Initiative «für ein gesundes Stadtklima (Gute-Luft-Initiative)»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 43.1% Yes

43.1% YesNo 56.9%

26.11.2023Kantonale Initiative «für eine zukunftsfähige Mobilität (Zukunfts-Initiative)»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 40.4% Yes

40.4% YesNo 59.6%

18.06.2023Implementation of the OECD/G20 project on the taxation of large corporate groupsFederal● Accepted · 78.5% Yes

81.3% YesNo 18.7%

18.06.2023Federal Act on Climate Protection Targets, Innovation and Strengthening Energy Security (KIG)Federal● Accepted · 59.1% Yes

73.3% YesNo 26.7%

18.06.2023Amendment to the COVID-19 ActFederal● Accepted · 61.9% Yes

72.0% YesNo 28.0%

12.03.2023Grossratsbeschluss vom 21. September 2022 betreffend Änderung des Gesetzes über die direkten SteuernCantonal BS● Accepted · 84.4% Yes

84.4% YesNo 15.6%

27.11.2022Kantonale Initiative «für ein klimagerechtes Basel (Klimagerechtigkeitsinitiative)»Cantonal BS● Accepted · 56.7% Yes

56.7% YesNo 43.3%

27.11.2022Gegenvorschlag des Grossen Rates vom 14. September 2022Cantonal BS● Accepted · 64.1% Yes

64.1% YesNo 35.9%

27.11.2022Stichfrage zu Initiative und GegenvorschlagCantonal BS● Rejected · 38.2% Yes

38.2% YesNo 61.8%

25.09.2022Grossratsbeschluss vom 23. März 2022 betreffend Teilrevision des Gesetzes über FreizeitgärtenCantonal BS● Rejected · 46.1% Yes

46.1% YesNo 53.9%

25.09.2022Kantonale Initiative «betreffend Abschaffung des Präsidialdepartements und Reduktion der Anzahl der Mitglieder des Regierungsrats von 7 auf 5 Mitglieder»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 39.4% Yes

39.4% YesNo 60.6%

25.09.2022Factory Faming InitiativeFederal● Rejected · 37.1% Yes

55.2% YesNo 44.8%

25.09.2022Supplementary financing of OASI by increasing Value Added TaxFederal● Accepted · 55.1% Yes

51.6% YesNo 48.4%

25.09.2022Amendment to the Federal Act on Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance (OASI 21)Federal● Accepted · 50.5% Yes

46.8% YesNo 53.2%

25.09.2022Amendment to the Federal Act on Withholding TaxFederal● Rejected · 48.0% Yes

40.5% YesNo 59.5%

15.05.2022Amendment to the Federal Act on Film Production and Film CultureFederal● Accepted · 58.4% Yes

66.2% YesNo 33.8%

15.05.2022Transplantation ActFederal● Accepted · 60.2% Yes

60.9% YesNo 39.1%

15.05.2022Adoption of the Regulation on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (Development of the Schengen Acquis).Federal● Accepted · 71.5% Yes

66.4% YesNo 33.6%

13.02.2022Kantonale Initiative «Grundrechte für Primaten»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 25.3% Yes

25.3% YesNo 74.7%

20.0% YesNo 80.0%

64.6% YesNo 35.4%

13.02.2022Amendment of the Federal Act on Stamp DutiesFederal● Rejected · 37.4% Yes

33.9% YesNo 66.1%

13.02.2022Federal Act on a Package of Measures to benefit the MediaFederal● Rejected · 45.4% Yes

55.3% YesNo 44.7%

28.11.2021Initiative «JA zum ECHTEN Wohnschutz!»Cantonal BS● Accepted · 53.1% Yes

53.1% YesNo 46.9%

28.11.2021Nursing initiativeFederal● Accepted · 61.0% Yes

66.6% YesNo 33.4%

28.11.2021Judge InitiativeFederal● Rejected · 31.9% Yes

34.0% YesNo 66.0%

28.11.2021Amendment to the COVID-19 ActFederal● Accepted · 62.0% Yes

70.6% YesNo 29.4%

26.09.2021Grossratsbeschluss vom 10. März 2021 betreffend Ausgabenbewilligung für die Sanierung und Umgestaltung der Hörnliallee, am Otto-Wenk-Platz und im Kohlistieg zugunsten von mehr Sicherheit, hindernisfreier Bushaltestellen sowie für die ökologische Aufwertung des StrassenraumsCantonal BS● Rejected · 47.5% Yes

47.5% YesNo 52.5%

26.09.2021Initiative «für erschwingliche Parkgebühren»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 44.3% Yes

44.3% YesNo 55.7%

26.09.2021Federal Popular Initiative 'Reduce tax on salaries, tax capital fairly'Federal● Rejected · 35.1% Yes

48.1% YesNo 51.9%

26.09.2021Marriage for allFederal● Accepted · 64.1% Yes

74.0% YesNo 26.0%

13.06.2021Kantonale Initiative «Kein Lohn unter 23.–»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 49.3% Yes

49.3% YesNo 50.7%

13.06.2021Gegenvorschlag des Grossen Rates vom 13. Januar 2021 zur Initiative «Kein Lohn unter 23.–»Cantonal BS● Accepted · 53.8% Yes

53.8% YesNo 46.2%

13.06.2021Stichfrage zu Initiative und GegenvorschlagCantonal BS● Rejected · 46.6% Yes

46.6% YesNo 53.4%

13.06.2021Popular initiative 'For clean drinking water and healthy food'Federal● Rejected · 39.3% Yes

58.8% YesNo 41.2%

13.06.2021Popular initiative 'For a Switzerland without artificial pesticides'Federal● Rejected · 39.4% Yes

57.2% YesNo 42.8%

13.06.2021Federal Act on the Statutory Principles for Federal Council Ordinances on Combating the COVID-19 Epidemic (COVID-19 Act)Federal● Accepted · 60.2% Yes

69.1% YesNo 30.9%

13.06.2021Federal Act on the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CO2 Act)Federal● Rejected · 48.4% Yes

66.6% YesNo 33.4%

13.06.2021Federal Act on Police Measures to Combat Terrorism (PMCT)Federal● Accepted · 56.6% Yes

45.1% YesNo 54.9%

07.03.2021Popular initiative ‘Yes to a ban on full facial coverings’Federal● Accepted · 51.2% Yes

40.6% YesNo 59.4%

07.03.2021Federal Act on Electronic Identification Services (e-ID Act)Federal● Rejected · 35.6% Yes

29.3% YesNo 70.7%

07.03.2021Economic partnership agreement with IndonesiaFederal● Accepted · 51.6% Yes

48.8% YesNo 51.2%

29.11.2020Kantonale Initiative «Aktive Basler Jugendkultur stärken: Trinkgeld-Initiative»Cantonal BS● Accepted · 57.9% Yes

57.9% YesNo 42.1%

29.11.2020Grossratsbeschluss vom 12. Februar 2020 betreffend Ausgabenbewilligung zur Realisierung des Hafenbeckens 3Cantonal BS● Accepted · 57.1% Yes

57.1% YesNo 42.9%

29.11.2020Grossratsbeschluss vom 23. April 2020 betreffend Änderung des Gesetzes über die Wohnraumförderung (Wohnraumfördergesetz, WRFG)Cantonal BS● Accepted · 50.0% Yes

50.0% YesNo 50.0%

29.11.2020Federal Popular Initiative 'For responsible businesses – protecting human rights and the environment'Federal● Rejected · 50.7% Yes

61.9% YesNo 38.1%

29.11.2020Federal Popular Initiative: 'For a ban on financing war material manufacturers'Federal● Rejected · 42.5% Yes

57.9% YesNo 42.1%

27.09.2020Popular initiative ‘For moderate immigration (Limitation Initiative)’Federal● Rejected · 38.3% Yes

25.4% YesNo 74.6%

27.09.2020Amendment of the Hunting ActFederal● Rejected · 48.1% Yes

36.1% YesNo 63.9%

27.09.2020Amendment of the Federal Act on Direct Federal TaxationFederal● Rejected · 36.8% Yes

33.9% YesNo 66.1%

27.09.2020Amendment of the Loss of Earnings Compensation ActFederal● Accepted · 60.3% Yes

71.6% YesNo 28.4%

27.09.2020Federal Decree on the Procurement of New Fighter AircraftFederal● Accepted · 50.1% Yes

36.7% YesNo 63.3%

09.02.2020Kantonale Initiative «Zämme fahre mir besser!» des Grossen Rates vom 18. September 2019Cantonal BS● Rejected · 34.8% Yes

34.8% YesNo 65.2%

09.02.2020Kantonale Initiative «Parkieren für alle Verkehrsteilnehmer»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 42.3% Yes

42.3% YesNo 57.7%

09.02.2020Gegenvorschlag zur Initiative «Zämme fahre mir besser!»Cantonal BS● Accepted · 53.5% Yes

53.5% YesNo 46.5%

09.02.2020Stichfrage Initiative «Zämme fahre mir besser!»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 35.5% Yes

35.5% YesNo 64.5%

09.02.2020Popular Initiative ‘More affordable homes’Federal● Rejected · 42.9% Yes

60.2% YesNo 39.8%

09.02.2020Ban on discrimination based on sexual orientationFederal● Accepted · 63.1% Yes

71.9% YesNo 28.1%

24.11.2019Grossratsbeschluss vom 13. Februar 2019 betreffend Totalrevision des ÜbertretungsstrafgesetzesCantonal BS● Accepted · 56.1% Yes

56.1% YesNo 43.9%

19.05.2019Kantonale Initiative «Topverdienersteuer: Für gerechte Einkommenssteuern in Basel»Cantonal BS● Accepted · 52.7% Yes

52.7% YesNo 47.3%

19.05.2019Kantonale Initiative «Mittelstand entlasten – Krankenkassenprämien von den Steuern abziehen! (Krankenkassen-Initiative)»Cantonal BS● Rejected · 49.9% Yes

49.9% YesNo 50.1%

19.05.2019Grossratsbeschluss vom 17. Oktober 2018 betreffend Ratschlag Ozeanium und die entsprechenden baurechtlichen AnpassungenCantonal BS● Rejected · 45.4% Yes

45.4% YesNo 54.6%

19.05.2019Grossratsbeschluss vom 14. November 2018 betreffend Teilrevision des Gesetzes über die direkten Steuern vom 12. April 2000 (Steuergesetz, StG)Cantonal BS● Accepted · 59.0% Yes

59.0% YesNo 41.0%

19.05.2019Grossratsbeschluss vom 9. Januar 2019 betreffend Neubau Naturhistorisches Museum Basel und Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt und die entsprechenden baurechtlichen AnpassungenCantonal BS● Accepted · 60.3% Yes

60.3% YesNo 39.7%

19.05.2019Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF)Federal● Accepted · 66.4% Yes

69.7% YesNo 30.3%

19.05.2019Federal Decree on the Approval and Implementation of the Exchange of Notes between Switzerland and the EU on the adoption of Directive (EU) 2017/853 amending the EU Weapons Directive (Development of the Schengen acquis)Federal● Accepted · 63.7% Yes

75.0% YesNo 25.0%

10.02.2019Staatsvertrag GesundheitsversorgungCantonal BS● Accepted · 67.3% Yes

67.3% YesNo 32.7%

10.02.2019Staatsvertrag Universitätsspital Nordwest AG und Beteiligungsgesetz USNWCantonal BS● Rejected · 44.0% Yes

44.0% YesNo 56.0%

10.02.2019Basler Kompromiss zur Steuervorlage 17Cantonal BS● Accepted · 78.8% Yes

78.8% YesNo 21.2%

10.02.2019Umgestaltung St. Alban-VorstadtCantonal BS● Accepted · 51.9% Yes

51.9% YesNo 48.1%

46.5% YesNo 53.5%

25.11.2018Grossratsbeschluss vom 16. Mai 2018 betreffend «Ratschlag VoltaNord»Cantonal BS● Accepted · 60.9% Yes

60.9% YesNo 39.1%

25.11.2018Grossratsbeschluss vom 6. Juni 2018 betreffend Änderung des Gesetzes über öffentliche Ruhetage und Ladenöffnung (RLG)Cantonal BS● Rejected · 40.3% Yes

40.3% YesNo 59.7%

25.11.2018Popular initiative 'For the dignity of farm animals' (Horned Cow Initiative)Federal● Rejected · 45.3% Yes

56.8% YesNo 43.2%

25.11.2018Popular initiative 'Swiss law, not foreign judges' (Self-determination Initiative)Federal● Rejected · 33.7% Yes

27.5% YesNo 72.5%

25.11.2018Statutory basis for monitoring claimantsFederal● Accepted · 64.7% Yes

52.0% YesNo 48.0%

23.09.2018Direct counter-proposal to the Bike InitiativeFederal● Accepted · 73.6% Yes

72.5% YesNo 27.5%

23.09.2018Federal Popular Initiative ‘For healthy, environmentally-friendly food fairly produced (Fair Food Initiative)’Federal● Rejected · 38.7% Yes

42.8% YesNo 57.2%

23.09.2018Federal Popular Initiative ‘For food sovereignty. Agriculture affects us all’Federal● Rejected · 31.6% Yes

32.1% YesNo 67.9%

29.7% YesNo 70.3%

10.06.2018Federal Act on Gambling (Gambling Act)Federal● Accepted · 72.9% Yes

69.8% YesNo 30.2%

04.03.2018Federal Decree on the 2021 New Financial RegimeFederal● Accepted · 84.1% Yes

84.5% YesNo 15.5%

04.03.2018Popular initiative 'Say yes to abolishing radio and television fees (Abolition of Billag fees)'Federal● Rejected · 28.4% Yes

26.5% YesNo 73.5%

24.09.2017Federal Decree on Food SecurityFederal● Accepted · 78.7% Yes

77.4% YesNo 22.6%

24.09.2017Federal Decree on Additional Funding for OASI PensionsFederal● Rejected · 50.0% Yes

56.6% YesNo 43.4%

24.09.2017Federal Act on the 2020 Pension ReformsFederal● Rejected · 47.3% Yes

55.0% YesNo 45.0%

21.05.2017Energy Act (EnA)Federal● Accepted · 58.2% Yes

63.4% YesNo 36.6%

12.02.2017Federal Decree on the Simplified Naturalisation of Third-Generation ImmigrantsFederal● Accepted · 60.4% Yes

67.5% YesNo 32.5%

12.02.2017Federal Decree on Establishing a Fund for National Roads and Urban Traffic (NRUTF)Federal● Accepted · 61.9% Yes

53.6% YesNo 46.4%

12.02.2017Corporate Tax Reform Act IIIFederal● Rejected · 40.9% Yes

42.5% YesNo 57.5%

60.5% YesNo 39.5%

25.09.2016Popular initiative: ‘For a sustainable and resource-efficient economy (Green Economy)’Federal● Rejected · 36.4% Yes

47.0% YesNo 53.0%

25.09.2016Popular initiative: ‘OASIplus: for a decent old-age pension’Federal● Rejected · 40.6% Yes

49.1% YesNo 50.9%

25.09.2016Federal Act on the Intelligence Service (Intelligence Service Act, ISA)Federal● Accepted · 65.5% Yes

55.0% YesNo 45.0%

05.06.2016Popular initiative 'Pro public service'Federal● Rejected · 32.4% Yes

34.9% YesNo 65.1%

05.06.2016Popular initiative 'Unconditional basic income'Federal● Rejected · 23.1% Yes

36.0% YesNo 64.0%

05.06.2016For fairer transport funding popular initiativeFederal● Rejected · 29.2% Yes

24.3% YesNo 75.7%

05.06.2016Amendment to the Reproductive Medicine Act (RMA)Federal● Accepted · 62.4% Yes

60.5% YesNo 39.5%

05.06.2016Amendment to the Asylum Act (AsylA)Federal● Accepted · 66.8% Yes

74.1% YesNo 25.9%

28.02.2016Popular initiative 'For marriage and family - against the marriage penalty'Federal● Rejected · 49.2% Yes

39.5% YesNo 60.5%

29.8% YesNo 70.2%

28.02.2016Popular initiative 'No speculation with foodstuffs'Federal● Rejected · 40.1% Yes

50.4% YesNo 49.6%

28.02.2016Amendment to the Federal Act on transit Road Traffic in the Alpine Region (renovation of the Gotthard road tunnel)Federal● Accepted · 57.0% Yes

51.6% YesNo 48.4%

14.06.2015Federal decree on the amendment to the constitutional provision on reproductive medicine and genetic engineering involving human beingsFederal● Accepted · 61.9% Yes

62.6% YesNo 37.4%

14.06.2015Popular initiative ‘Scholarship initiative’Federal● Rejected · 27.5% Yes

33.9% YesNo 66.1%

14.06.2015Popular initiative ‘Tax multimillion-franc inheritances for our AHV (inheritance tax reform)’Federal● Rejected · 29.0% Yes

41.3% YesNo 58.7%

14.06.2015Amendment to the Federal Act on Radio and TelevisionFederal● Accepted · 50.1% Yes

51.2% YesNo 48.8%

08.03.2015Popular initiative 'Strengthen families! Tax-free child and educational allowances'Federal● Rejected · 24.6% Yes

24.6% YesNo 75.4%

08.03.2015Popular initiative 'Energy tax instead of VAT'Federal● Rejected · 8.0% Yes

14.0% YesNo 86.0%