2005 Saint Helena constitutional referendum
25 May 2005 |
Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 558 | 47.29% |
No | 622 | 52.71% |
Valid votes | 1,180 | 99.83% |
Invalid or blank votes | 2 | 0.17% |
Total votes | 1,182 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 2,736 | 43.2% |
Governor Nigel Phillips Chief Minister
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A constitutional referendum was held in Saint Helena on 25 May 2005.[1] The referendum was ordered by the British government in March 2005, with the proposed new constitution introducing ministerial government. However, it was rejected by 53% of voters.[1]
Results
Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 558 | 47.28 |
Against | 622 | 52.72 |
Invalid/blank votes | 2 | – |
Total | 1,182 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 2,736 | 43.20 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References
- ^ a b St. Helena, 25 May 2005: Constitution with Cabinet Government Direct Democracy (in German)
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