2002 Tunisian constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Tunisia on 26 May 2002. The amendments to the constitution would abolish the three-term limit for incumbent presidents and raise the age limit of a sitting president from 70 to 75.[1] A second parliamentary chamber (Chamber of Advisors) was introduced.

2002 Tunisian constitutional referendum
26 May 2002 (2002-05-26)
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 3,462,177 99.52%
No 16,642 0.48%
Valid votes 3,478,819 99.85%
Invalid or blank votes 5,172 0.15%
Total votes 3,483,991 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 3,644,845 95.59%
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The changes were reportedly approved by 99.52% of voters, with a 95.59% voter turnout,[2] but the results were denounced by the opposition as a masquerade.[1]

Results
Tunisian constitutional referendum, 2002
Choice Votes  %
Referendum passed Yes 3,462,177 99.52
No 16,642 0.48
Valid votes 3,478,819 99.85
Invalid or blank votes 5,172 0.15
Total votes 3,483,991 100.00
Source: POGAR

References
  1. Win confirms Tunisia leader in power BBC News, 27 May 2002
  2. Tunisia referendum: Landslide vote in favor of constitutional reform Archived 2012-03-16 at the Wayback Machine Tunisia Referendum
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