2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum

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2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum
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26 May 2003 (2003-05-26)
Results
Choice
Votes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes3,132,29193.42%
Light brown x.svgNo220,4626.58%
Valid votes3,352,75396.56%
Invalid or blank votes119,4473.44%
Total votes3,472,200100.00%
Registered voters/turnout3,863,96589.86%

A constitutional referendum was held in Rwanda on 26 May 2003. The new constitution created a presidential republic with a bicameral parliament, and banned the incitement of racial hatred. It was approved by 93% of voters with a 90% voter turnout. [1] Following its approval, presidential elections were held on 25 August and parliamentary elections on 29–30 September.

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For3,132,29193.42
Against220,4626.58
Invalid/blank votes119,447
Total3,472,200100
Registered voters/turnout3,863,96589.9
Source: [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Elections in Rwanda, African Elections Database. Retrieved 2025-10-23.