1992 Serbian early elections referendum

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1992 Serbian early elections referendum
Flag of Serbia (1992-2004).svg
11 October 1992

Results
Choice
Votes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes3,040,91196.39%
Light brown x.svgNo114,0483.61%
Valid votes3,154,95999.31%
Invalid or blank votes21,7900.69%
Total votes3,176,749100.00%
Registered voters/turnout6,977,08145.53%

A referendum on holding early elections was held in the Republic of Serbia on 11 October 1992. [1] The proposal was approved by 95.6% of voters, [1] and early general elections were subsequently held on 20 December. [1]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For3,040,91195.60
Against114,0484.40
Invalid/blank votes21,790
Total3,176,749100
Registered voters/turnout6,977,08145.53
Source: Direct Democracy

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