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1979 Somali constitutional referendum

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1979 Somali constitutional referendum

25 August 1979

Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 3,597,592 99.78%
No 7,898 0.22%
Valid votes 3,605,490 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 3,605,490 100.00%

A constitutional referendum was held in Somalia on 25 August 1979. The new constitution replaced the one approved in 1961, and introduced a one-party state with a presidential system of government. It was approved by 99.78% of voters.[1]

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 3,597,592 99.78
Against 7,898 0.22
Total 3,605,490 100
Source: African Elections Database

References

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  1. ^ Elections in Somalia African Elections Database