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1981 Burundian constitutional referendum

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1981 Burundian constitutional referendum

18 November 1981 (1981-11-18)

Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 1,582,244 99.28%
No 11,539 0.72%
Valid votes 1,593,783 99.32%
Invalid or blank votes 10,939 0.68%
Total votes 1,604,722 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,702,623 94.25%

A constitutional referendum was held in Burundi on 18 November 1981. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as creating a one-party state with the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) as the sole legal party. It was supported by 99.28% of voters with a 94% turnout.[1]

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 1,582,244 99.28
Against 11,539 0.72
Invalid/blank votes 10,939
Total 1,604,722 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,702,623 94.25
Source: African Elections Database

References

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  1. ^ Elections in Burundi African Elections Database