2005 Saint Helena constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Saint Helena on 25 May 2005.[1] The referendum was ordered by the British government in March 2005, with the proposed new constitution introducing ministerial government. However, it was rejected by 53% of voters.[1]

2005 Saint Helena constitutional referendum

25 May 2005

Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 558 47.29%
No 622 52.71%
Valid votes 1,180 99.83%
Invalid or blank votes 2 0.17%
Total votes 1,182 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,736 43.2%

Results

Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?

Choice Votes %
For55847.28
Against62252.72
Invalid/blank votes2
Total1,182100
Registered voters/turnout2,73643.20
Source: Direct Democracy

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