1976 Cuban constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Cuba on 15 February 1976, the first nationwide vote on the island since the Cuban Revolution.[1] The new constitution was reportedly discussed at grass-roots level by 6,216,000 citizens, resulting in 60 of the 141 articles being modified.[1] It was approved by 99.02% of voters with a turnout of 98%.[2]

1976 Cuban constitutional referendum

15 February 1976

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 5,473,534 99.02%
No 54,070 0.98%
Valid votes 5,527,604 98.65%
Invalid or blank votes 75,369 1.35%
Total votes 5,602,973 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 5,717,266 98%
Granma front page of 14 February 1976, asking for the affirmative vote in the referendum.

Results

Choice Votes %
For5,473,53499.02
Against54,0700.98
Invalid/blank votes75,369
Total5,602,973100
Registered voters/turnout5,717,26698.00
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p197 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. Cuba, 15 February 1976: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)
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