1970 Moroccan constitutional referendum explained

Date:24 July 1970
Country:Morocco
Yes:4,424,393
No:55,342
Invalid:36,008
Electorate:4,847,310

A constitutional referendum was held in Morocco on 24 July 1970.[1] The new constitution replaced that approved by referendum in 1962, but suspended by King Hassan II in 1965 (when Parliament was also dissolved) following riots in Casablanca. It was approved by 98.8% of voters, with a 93.2% turnout.[2] Following its approval, fresh elections were held on 21 August.[3]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For4,424,39398.8
Against55,3421.2
Invalid/blank votes36,008
Total4,515,743100
Registered voters/turnout4,847,31093.2
Source: Nohlen et al.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.parlement.ma/fe/_file31.php?filename=200712101446500 Historic overview of the Moroccan parliamentary experience
  2. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p632
  3. http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/arc/MOROCCO_1970_E.PDF Morocco