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1979 Republic of the Congo constitutional referendum
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
707,421
96.95%
No
22,284
3.05%
Valid votes
729,705
97.82%
Invalid or blank votes
16,277
2.18%
Total votes
745,982
100.00%
Registered voters/turnout
826,193
90.29%
Sources: Nohlen et al. , African Elections Database
A constitutional referendum was held in the People's Republic of the Congo on 8 July 1979. The new constitution was approved by 96.93% of voters,[1] with a 90.3% turnout.[2]
Results [ edit ]
Choice
Votes
%
For
707,421
96.9
Against
22,284
3.1
Invalid/blank votes
16,277
-
Total
746,082
100
Source: Nohlen et al.
References [ edit ]
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