1979 Somali constitutional referendum

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1979 Somali constitutional referendum
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25 August 1979

Results
Choice
Votes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes3,597,59299.78%
Light brown x.svgNo7,8980.22%
Valid votes3,605,490100.00%
Invalid or blank votes00.00%
Total votes3,605,490100.00%

A constitutional referendum was held in Somalia on 25 August 1979. The new constitution replaced the one approved in 1961, and introduced a one-party state with a presidential system of government. It was approved by 99.78% of voters. [1]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For3,597,59299.78
Against7,8980.22
Total3,605,490100
Source: African Elections Database

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References

  1. Elections in Somalia African Elections Database