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A referendum on the electoral law was held in San Marino on 22 September 1996. [1] Voters were asked four questions on changes to the electoral law and electoral system, all of which were approved by voters. [2]
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A referendum on the electoral law was held in San Marino on 22 September 1996. [1] Voters were asked four questions on changes to the electoral law and electoral system, all of which were approved by voters. [2]
Do you want to abolish Article 6 of law no. 6 of 31 January 1996, the "Electoral Law", which provides for travel into and out of the country for voters of elections to the Grand and General Council at the expense of the state? [3]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 11,441 | 60.5 |
| Against | 7,456 | 39.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 360 | – |
| Total | 19,257 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 29,729 | 64.8 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Do you want that a voter can express a preference for up to three candidates of the list he has chosen? [4]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 11,811 | 62.8 |
| Against | 7,000 | 37.2 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 437 | – |
| Total | 19,248 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 29,729 | 64.7 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Do you want a voter to be able to express a preference for a maximum of three candidates in the list he has chosen? [4]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 12,219 | 65.0 |
| Against | 6,571 | 35.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 457 | – |
| Total | 19,247 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 29,729 | 64.7 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Should it be forbidden for organisations and single persons to compensate or subsidise the travel and stay of voters during an election, and do you want harsher punishments to be introduced for those that break this law? [4]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 11,322 | 60.9 |
| Against | 7,257 | 39.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 669 | – |
| Total | 19,248 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 29,729 | 64.7 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
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