1979 Republic of the Congo constitutional referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
707,421
|
96.95%
|
| No
|
22,284
|
3.05%
|
| Valid votes
|
729,705
|
97.82%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
16,277
|
2.18%
|
| Total votes
|
745,982
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
826,193
|
90.29%
| |
| Sources: Nohlen et al., African Elections Database |
A constitutional referendum was held in the People's Republic of the Congo on 8 July 1979. The new constitution was approved by 96.93% of voters,[1] with a 90.3% turnout.[2]
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
707,421 |
96.9
|
| Against |
22,284 |
3.1
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
16,277 |
-
|
| Total |
746,082 |
100
|
| Source: Nohlen et al.
|
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