1986 Ecuadorian referendum

A referendum on allowing the election of independents was held in Ecuador on 2 June 1986 alongside provincial elections.[1] The proposal was rejected by 69% of voters.

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The same question was later asked in a 1994 referendum, with voters voting in favour.[2]

Results

Do you want independent citizens to have every right to be elected without being affiliated to any political party, thus confirming the equality of all Ecuadorians before the law?

Choice Votes %
For781,40930.51
Against1,779,69769.49
Invalid/blank votes569,255–
Total3,130,361100
Registered voters/turnout4,255,34673.56
Source: Direct Democracy
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References
  1. Ecuador, 2 June 1986: Passive electoral rights for independents Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. Ecuador, 28 August 1994: Eligibility for election for independents Direct Democracy (in German)
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