1987 Surinamese constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Suriname on 30 September 1987.[1] Voters were asked to approve the country's new constitution. It provided for a 51-seat unicameral National Assembly elected by proportional representation and a President elected by the National Assembly.[2] Over 96% voted in favour, with a turnout of 62.7%.[3]
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| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 114,719 | 96.9 |
| Against | 3,617 | 3.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 3,999 | – |
| Total | 122,335 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 195,099 | 62.7 |
| Source: Nohlen | ||
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References
- Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p614 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
- Suriname, 30 September 1987: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)
- Nohlen, p615
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