2003 Transnistrian referendum explained

Country:Transnistria
Yes:83,509
No:65,616
Invalid:4,015
Electorate:393,432

A referendum was held in the breakaway republic of Transnistria on 6 April 2003. Voters were asked to support a change in the country's constitution that would allow the private ownership of land. Turnout was 38.92%, falling short of the 50% required by Transnistrian law for the referendum to be valid. Of the participating voters, 56% voted in favour and 44% against.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Olvia Press: Preliminary results of 2003 constitutional referendum