1985 Northern Cypriot constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Northern Cyprus on 5 May 1985.[1] The new constitution put forward by the Assembly of the Republic removed the term limits on the President, increased the number of seats in the Assembly from 40 to 50, set details on citizenship, the national flag and the national anthem, and provided for mandatory referendums on changes to the constitution.[1] It was approved by 70.18% of voters.[1]

1985 Northern Cypriot constitutional referendum
5 May 1985 (1985-05-05)
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 49,447 70.18%
No 21,012 29.82%
Valid votes 70,459 97.86%
Invalid or blank votes 1,544 2.14%
Total votes 72,003 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 91,860 78.38%
Politics of Northern Cyprus
Constitution
Executive
List of cabinets of Northern Cyprus
Legislature
Assembly of the Republic
Speaker
Teberrüken Uluçay
Political parties
Elections
Administrative divisions
  • First level: Six districts
  • Second level: Twelve sub-districts
  • Third level: Twenty-eight municipalities
Foreign relations
Diplomatic missions of / in Northern Cyprus

Results
Choice Votes %
For49,44770.18
Against21,01229.82
Invalid/blank votes1,544–
Total71,933100
Registered voters/turnout91,86078.37
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. Türkische Republik Nordzypern, 5. Mai 1985 : Verfassung Direct Democracy (in German)
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