2001 Senegalese constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Senegal on 7 January 2001. Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution. It was approved by 94% of voters,[1] leading to early parliamentary elections taking place in April 2001.

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Background

The proposed constitution would abolish the Senate, which had only come into existence in 1999; its first election had been boycotted by the opposition parties, who viewed its creation as unnecessary. It also reduced the presidential term from seven to five years.[1]

Result
Choice Votes %
For1,559,43294.02
Against99,1085.98
Invalid/blank votes26,622–
Total1,685,162100
Registered voters/turnout2,563,42265.74
Source: African Elections Database
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References
  1. Elections in Senegal African Elections Database


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