1984 Liberian constitutional referendum
Referendum approving a new constitution
3 July 1984 (1984-07-03) |
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 540,113 | 98.58% |
No | 7,771 | 1.42% |
Valid votes | 547,884 | 96.65% |
Invalid or blank votes | 19,007 | 3.35% |
Total votes | 566,891 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 689,928 | 82.17% |
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A referendum on a new constitution was held in Liberia on 3 July 1984. It was approved by 99% of voters, with a turnout of 82%.[1] The new constitution came into force on 6 January 1986, following the 1985 general elections.
Results
Choice | Votes | % | |
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For | 540,113 | 98.58 | |
Against | 7,771 | 1.42 | |
Total | 547,884 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 547,884 | 96.65 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 19,007 | 3.35 | |
Total votes | 566,891 | 100.00 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 689,929 | 82.17 | |
Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p514 ISBN 0-19-829645-2