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2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum

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2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum

26 May 2003 (2003-05-26)

Results
Choice
Votes %
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%

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

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Choice Votes %
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

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  1. ^ Elections in Rwanda African Elections Database