Samoan constitutional referendum, 1990

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A constitutional referendum was held in Samoa on 12 November 1990. Voters were asked whether they approved of the introduction of universal suffrage and a second chamber of Parliament. The first change was approved by 52.6% of voters, but the second opposed by 60.7%. Voter turnout was 74.3% for the first question and 73.7% for the second.[1]

Although universal suffrage was introduced, candidates in elections still had to be part of the Matai.[2]

Results

Question One: Universal Suffrage

Choice Votes %
For20,14952.6
Against18,14147.4
Invalid/blank votes1,844
Total40,143100
Registered voters/turnout54,00274.32
Source: Nohlen et al.

Question Two: Second chamber of Parliament

Choice Votes %
For14,35539.3
Against22,11960.7
Invalid/blank votes3,331
Total39,785100
Registered voters/turnout54,00273.67
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p786 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p54 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
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