1996 Uruguayan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 8 December 1996.[1] The proposals, which included limiting each party to a single presidential candidate, were narrowly approved by voters.

1996 Uruguayan constitutional referendum
8 December 1996
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 1,015,828 52.20%
No 930,288 47.80%
Valid votes 1,946,116 96.66%
Invalid or blank votes 67,335 3.34%
Total votes 2,013,451 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,343,920 85.9%
Politics of Uruguay
Constitution
Executive
Legislative
Judiciary
Administrative divisions
Elections
Foreign relations
See also
flag Uruguay portal

Proposals

The proposals were approved by both houses of the General Assembly on 15 October 1996. They included:[1]

  • separating national and local elections
  • limiting each party to one presidential candidate (abolishing sublemas)
  • introducing a second round run-off for presidential elections
  • providing for primary elections in parties
  • decentralising local government

Results
Choice Votes %
For1,015,82852.20
Against930,28847.80
Invalid/blank votes67,335–
Total2,013,451100
Registered voters/turnout2,343,92086.17
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. Uruguay, 8 December 1996: Constitutional reform Direct Democracy (in German)


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