1996 Palauan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Palau on 5 November 1996, alongside the general elections. Voters were whether they approved of two changes to the constitution:

  1. To allow voters to vote on constitutional amendments at any time, rather than only alongside general elections.
  2. To convene a Constitutional Convention to revise the constitution.

Both proposals were rejected by voters, with 53.8% and 51.8% against respectively.[1]

Results

Question One

Choice Votes %
For 4,346 46.2
Against 5,056 53.8
Invalid/blank votes 721 -
Total 10,123 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

Question Two

Choice Votes %
For 4,582 48.2
Against 4,929 51.8
Invalid/blank votes 612 -
Total 10,123 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p753 ISBN 0-19-924959-8