1987 Surinamese constitutional referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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 Yes
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114,719
|
96.94%
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 No
|
3,617
|
3.06%
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| Valid votes
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118,336
|
96.73%
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| Invalid or blank votes
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3,999
|
3.27%
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| Total votes
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122,335
|
100.00%
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| Registered voters/turnout
|
195,099
|
62.7%
| |
A constitutional referendum was held in Suriname on 30 September 1987.[1] Voters were asked to approve the country's new constitution. It provided for a 51-seat unicameral National Assembly elected by proportional representation and a President elected by the National Assembly.[2] Over 96% voted in favour, with a turnout of 63%.[3]
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