1991 Mauritanian constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Mauritania on 12 July 1991. The new constitution would restore multi-party democracy for the first time since the 1960s, as well as creating a bicameral Parliament with a Senate and National Assembly. The constitution would not include term limits for the President.[1] It was approved by 97.94% of voters with an 85.3% turnout.

1991 Mauritanian constitutional referendum

12 July 1991 (1991-07-12)

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 713,493 97.94%
No 14,999 2.06%
Valid votes 728,492 99.59%
Invalid or blank votes 3,020 0.41%
Total votes 731,512 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 857,121 85.35%

Results

Choice Votes %
For713,49397.94
Against14,9992.06
Invalid/blank votes3,020
Total731,512100
Registered voters/turnout857,12185.53
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in Mauritania African Elections Database


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