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In other votes around the country.

The canton of Bern is now constitutionally committed to a policy of zero greenhouse emissions by 2050. The new clause was backed by 64% of voters. 

Canton Uri says no to voting rights for those 16 years and older. The move would have allowed teens to vote on local issues - but would not have allowed them to be elected. 

Only Glarus allow 16-year-old voting. 

And foreigners will not be allowed to vote in canton Solothurn. Despite it having the backing from the cantonal government, 73% rejected it. 

Eight cantons give non-Swiss the vote in some circumstances.  
 

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