Turkish referendum, 1988

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A constitutional referendum was held in Turkey on 25 September 1988. The proposed changes would have led to the 1989 local elections being held a year early. However, they were voted down, with 65% of voters against. Turnout was 88.8%.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
Against 14,921,945 65.0
For 8,034,933 35.0
Invalid/blank votes 793,995 -
Total 23,750,873 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p254 ISBN 019924958

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