1998 Malagasy constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Madagascar on 25 March 1998. The proposed amendments would allow the president to dissolve parliament, and divide the country into six provinces. It was narrowly approved by just 50.96% of voters, with a 70% turnout.[1]

1998 Malagasy constitutional referendum

25 March 1998 (1998-03-25)

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 1,524,581 50.96%
No 1,467,397 49.04%
Valid votes 2,991,978 93.42%
Invalid or blank votes 210,792 6.58%
Total votes 3,202,770 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 4,557,362 70.28%

Results

Choice Votes %
For1,524,58150.96
Against1,467,39749.04
Invalid/blank votes210,792
Total3,202 770100
Registered voters/turnout4,557,36270.27
Source: EISA

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