Some did. The smart ones (most) didn’t sit around waiting for improved election results. They got the hell out of dodge. Are you suggesting that voting would have somehow changed their fate?
Interesting side issue: der fuhrer was quite fond of referendums. Held several of them.
Not following all constitutional avenues leaves 2 choices. The cowardice of ignoring the problem until the cattle cars arrive or the Tree of Liberty.
Thems the choices.