2019 Egyptian constitutional referendum

2019 Egyptian constitutional referendum

20–22 April 2019

Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 23,416,741 88.83%
No 2,945,680 11.17%
Valid votes 26,362,421 96.94%
Invalid or blank votes 831,172 3.06%
Total votes 27,193,593 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 61,344,503 44.33%

A constitutional referendum was held in Egypt between 20 and 22 April 2019,[1][2] The main proposed amendments were re-establishing the presidential term to six years, from four previously, and lengthening the then president's current term and allowing him to stand for an additional term in office, thereby allowing President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to potentially remain in power until 2030.[3] The changes were approved by 88.83% of voters who voted, with a 44% turnout.[4]

  1. ^ "Egypt to vote on extending Sisi's term on April 20-22". Al Jazeera. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  2. ^ Samy Magdy (17 April 2019). "Egypt schedules 3-day referendum on constitutional changes". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Egypt constitutional changes could mean Sisi rule until 2030". BBC. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  4. ^ "UPDATED: Egypt's constitutional amendments passed by 88.83% in referendum - National Elections Authority". Ahram Online. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.