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2000 Ivorian constitutional referendum

23–24 July 2000

Do you approve of the Constitution proposed to you by the Government of the Republic?
Results
Choice Votes %
Yes 2,356,161 86.53%
No 366,853 13.47%
Valid votes 2,723,014 96.97%
Invalid or blank votes 85,143 3.03%
Total votes 2,808,157 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 5,017,264 55.97%
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A constitutional referendum was held in Ivory Coast on 23 and 24 July 2000. The changes to the constitution would require both parents of presidential candidates to have been born in the country, as well as giving immunity from prosecution from those involved in the coup the previous year. It was approved by 86.53% of voters with a 56% turnout.

The changes barred Rally of the Republicans leader Alassane Ouattara from standing in the presidential elections, and was one of the catalysts for the Ivorian Civil War.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 2,356,161 86.53
Against 366,853 13.47
Invalid/blank votes 85,143 -
Total 2,808,157 100

References

  1. Elections in Côte d'Ivoire African Elections Database
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