1961 Turkish constitutional referendum explained

Country:Turkey
Date:9 July 1961
Yes:6,348,092
No:3,933,944
Invalid:39,075
Electorate:12,747,901
Map:Turkish constitutional referendum 1961 2.svg

A constitutional referendum was held in Turkey on 9 July 1961. Following the coup d'état the previous year, a new constitution was drawn up to replace the one from 1924. It was approved by 62% of voters, with an 81% turnout.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]