A referendum on a new constitution and citizenship was held in Estonia on 28 June 1992.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the new constitution drawn up by the Constitutional Assembly and extending suffrage to people who had applied for citizenship by 5 June.[2] The new constitution was approved by 92% of voters, whilst the suffrage extension was rejected by 53%.[2] Voter turnout was 67%.[2]
Results
New constitution
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 407,867 | 91.86 |
| Against | 36,147 | 8.14 |
| Total | 444,014 | 100.00 |
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| Valid votes | 444,014 | 99.40 |
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| Invalid/blank votes | 2,694 | 0.60 |
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| Total votes | 446,708 | 100.00 |
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| Registered voters/turnout | 669,080 | 66.76 |
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| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Suffrage extension
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| For | 205,980 | 46.52 |
| Against | 236,819 | 53.48 |
| Total | 442,799 | 100.00 |
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| Valid votes | 442,799 | 99.18 |
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| Invalid/blank votes | 3,679 | 0.82 |
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| Total votes | 446,478 | 100.00 |
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| Registered voters/turnout | 669,080 | 66.73 |
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| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p574 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p580
