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1992 Estonian referendum

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A referendum on a new constitution and citizenship was held in Estonia on 28 June 1992.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the new constitution drawn up by the Constitutional Assembly and extending suffrage to people who had applied for citizenship by 5 June.[2] The new constitution was approved by 92% of voters, whilst the suffrage extension was rejected by 53%.[2] Voter turnout was 67%.[2]

Results

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New constitution

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ChoiceVotes%
For407,86791.86
Against36,1478.14
Total444,014100.00
Valid votes444,01499.40
Invalid/blank votes2,6940.60
Total votes446,708100.00
Registered voters/turnout669,08066.76
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Suffrage extension

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ChoiceVotes%
For205,98046.52
Against236,81953.48
Total442,799100.00
Valid votes442,79999.18
Invalid/blank votes3,6790.82
Total votes446,478100.00
Registered voters/turnout669,08066.73
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p574 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p580