2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum
26 May 2003 (2003-05-26) |
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 3,132,291 | 93.42% |
No | 220,462 | 6.58% |
Valid votes | 3,352,753 | 96.56% |
Invalid or blank votes | 119,447 | 3.44% |
Total votes | 3,472,200 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 3,863,965 | 89.86% |
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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
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 3,132,291 | 93.42 |
Against | 220,462 | 6.58 |
Invalid/blank votes | 119,447 | – |
Total | 3,472,200 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 3,863,965 | 89.9 |
Source: African Elections Database |
References
- ^ Elections in Rwanda African Elections Database