1981 Burundian constitutional referendum

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1981 Burundian constitutional referendum
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18 November 1981 (1981-11-18)
Results
Choice
Votes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes1,582,24499.28%
Light brown x.svgNo11,5390.72%
Valid votes1,593,78399.32%
Invalid or blank votes10,9390.68%
Total votes1,604,722100.00%
Registered voters/turnout1,702,62394.25%

A constitutional referendum was held in Burundi on 18 November 1981. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as creating a one-party state with the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) as the sole legal party. It was supported by 99.28% of voters with a 94% turnout. [1]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For1,582,24499.28
Against11,5390.72
Invalid/blank votes10,939
Total1,604,722100
Registered voters/turnout1,702,62394.25
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in Burundi African Elections Database