Country: | Rwanda |
Yes: | 3,132,291 |
No: | 220,462 |
Invalid: | 119,447 |
Electorate: | 3,863,965 |
A constitutional referendum was held in Rwanda on 26 May 2003. The new constitution created a presidential republic with a bicameral parliament, and banned the incitement of racial hatred. It was approved by 93% of voters with a 90% voter turnout.[1] Following its approval, presidential elections were held on 25 August and parliamentary elections on 29–30 September.
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 3,132,291 | 93.42 |
Against | 220,462 | 6.58 |
Invalid/blank votes | 119,447 | – |
Total | 3,472,200 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 3,863,965 | 89.9 |
align=left colspan=3 | Source: African Elections Database |