1978 Ecuadorian constitutional referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| New constitution
|
807,574
|
58.09%
|
| Revised constitution
|
582,556
|
41.91%
|
| Valid votes
|
1,390,130
|
76.73%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
421,510
|
23.27%
|
| Total votes
|
1,811,640
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
2,088,874
|
86.73%
| |
A constitutional referendum was held in Ecuador on 15 January 1978.[1] Voters were asked whether they wanted a new constitution or a revised version of the existing constitution. The former option was approved by 57% of voters, although around invalid votes accounted for a quarter of those cast, with many cast in protest at not having the option of returning to the 1945 constitution.[1]
Background
Following a military coup in 1972, in 1976 the military government formed three commissions to assist with the transition back to civil rule. One group was to draft a new constitution, one was to revise the 1945 constitution, and one to create laws on political parties, local elections and the referendum.[1]
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| New constitution |
778,611 |
57.20
|
| Revised constitution |
582,556 |
42,80
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
450,473 |
–
|
| Total |
1,811,640 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
2,088,874 |
86.73
|
| Source: Direct Democracy
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