1987 Surinamese constitutional referendum

1987 Surinamese constitutional referendum
30 September 1987 (1987-09-30)
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 114,719 96.94%
No 3,617 3.06%
Valid votes 118,336 96.73%
Invalid or blank votes 3,999 3.27%
Total votes 122,335 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 195,099 62.7%
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A constitutional referendum was held in Suriname on 30 September 1987.[1] Voters were asked to approve the country's new constitution. It provided for a 51-seat unicameral National Assembly elected by proportional representation and a President elected by the National Assembly.[2] Over 96% voted in favour, with a turnout of 63%.[3]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For114,71996.94
Against3,6173.06
Total118,336100.00
Valid votes118,33696.73
Invalid/blank votes3,9993.27
Total votes122,335100.00
Registered voters/turnout195,09962.70
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p614 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ^ Suriname, 30 September 1987: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)
  3. ^ Nohlen, p615
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